What does an online DVLA vehicle check report contain?
Our free online DVLA vehicle check report contains more than 20 points of data including your vehicle’s:
Buying or selling your car? Use the helpful tool above to review the vehicle’s history and ensure it is ready for the roads.
To learn more about the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), their areas of responsibility and the data they collect, read our guide 'The DVLA and selling cars’.
Is our DVLA vehicle check tool free?
Yes, our DVLA vehicle check tool is completely free to use – and there is no limit to how many vehicles you can check.
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Our free DVLA car check report can help you make informed decisions. View MOT and mileage history, check ULEZ compliance, and the vehicle’s car insurance group - all in one simple report.
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How do I check the number of owners for my car?
It’s important to note that free car check tools cannot tell you the number of previous owners for a car by registration.
However, you may be able to find the number of previous owners by investing in a paid car report such as a HPI check.
If available, documentation such as service records, repair and maintenance invoices, and sales paperwork, can also help you to build a clear picture of the car’s ownership history - and how well it has been cared for.
When using webuyanycar’s free car valuation tool, entering the correct number of owners will help to ensure an accurate quote.
However, don’t worry if you are unsure of the exact number. Simply select ‘I don’t know’ when declaring the number of owners. Our buyer will confirm this for you at your appointment.
Your valuation may be affected if you incorrectly submitted the number of owners during your initial online valuation.
Frequently asked questions
A DVLA check helps you confirm that the details of a vehicle are genuine and up to date. This is useful when buying or selling your car as it verifies information such as MOT history, tax status, and engine specifications.
Want to learn more about a car? Enter the registration into our DVLA vehicle check tool to generate your report.
You can check any UK registered vehicle through our online DVLA check tool, including:
- Cars
- Motorcycles
- Motorhomes/campervans
- Vans
- HGVs
- Buses
- Trailers
- Coaches
Yes, providing the vehicle’s number plate appears on the DVLA’s database, it will be searchable with our DVLA car check tool.
If your old car no longer appears in the DVLA’s database, this may be because the registration has been removed or is no longer associated with the vehicle. This could happen if your car has been written off, scrapped, or exported outside of the UK.
You can check your car’s history at any time with our free car check tool.
This tool will provide you with detailed insights about your vehicle’s MOT history, its tax status and more. Simply enter your reg number into our tool to receive your free report.
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