Free UK vehicle check
Access comprehensive MOT history, mileage records, tax status, and full technical specifications instantly.
Everything you need to know about any UK car
Free checks, premium reports and side-by-side comparisons — all in one place.
Free MOT Check
100% FreeFull MOT history, pass rates, defect breakdowns and expiry dates. Instant, no login needed.
- Full MOT and VIN history
- Tax and MOT expiry dates
- Major, minor and advisory defects
- Mileage at every test
Compare Cars
Up to 5 carsEnter up to 5 registration plates and see MOT history, mileage, pass rates and defect patterns side by side so you can spot the best car before you buy.
- Compare up to 5 vehicles at once
- Pass rates and failure patterns
- Dangerous defect alerts
- Side-by-side mileage history
- Tax status and MOT expiry dates
- Free, no login needed
Premium Report
From £4.99Everything you need before handing over money: stolen status, outstanding finance, write-off history, previous keepers and expert valuation. Delivered to your inbox instantly.
- Stolen vehicle check
- Outstanding finance check
- Write-off history (Cat S/N/C/D)
- Number of previous keepers
- Scrapped or exported status
- Full PDF report
Everything you need, all free
Every tool you need to check a UK vehicle before you buy.
Common questions
Everything you need to know about checking a vehicle with MOTCO.
Is the MOTCO vehicle check free?
Yes. MOT history, mileage records, tax status and full technical specifications are completely free for any UK-registered vehicle. No account or login is required. Premium reports covering stolen checks, finance, write-off history and expert valuation are available from £4.99.
What does the free vehicle check include?
The free check covers the complete MOT test history from DVSA records, mileage at every test, pass and fail results, advisory notes, current tax status, MOT expiry date, and full technical specifications including engine size, fuel type, power output and CO2 emissions.
How accurate is the MOTCO vehicle data?
MOT history and tax data come directly from official DVSA and DVLA government APIs. This is the same data source used by the GOV.UK vehicle check service. Specifications and valuation data in premium reports use third-party providers updated regularly.
What is the difference between the free check and a premium report?
The free check gives you government MOT and DVLA data. The premium report from £4.99 adds stolen vehicle status, outstanding finance, insurance write-off category (Cat S, N, C or D), number of previous keepers, keeper change dates, V5C history and a full PDF delivered to your inbox.
How do I run a vehicle check?
Enter the registration number of any UK vehicle into the search box at the top of this page and press check. Results appear instantly. No account is needed for the free check.
Can I check any UK-registered vehicle?
Yes. MOTCO works for any vehicle registered with the DVLA, including cars, vans, motorcycles and light commercial vehicles. The registration number must be a valid UK plate issued by the DVLA.
Premium report
The UK's most affordable full vehicle history check
From £4.99 + VAT. The same core data as HPI, at a fraction of the price. Delivered instantly to your inbox.
General car info
- Registration number
- Make & model
- Year of manufacture
- Colour & body type
- VIN number
Engine & fuel
- Engine size & capacity
- Power & torque
- Fuel type
- CO₂ emissions
- Fuel economy (mpg)
MOT history
- Complete test history
- Test dates & mileages
- Pass/fail results
- MOT expiry date
Damage report
- Insurance write-off check
- Category S/N/C/D history
Owner history
- Number of previous owners
- Keeper change dates
- V5C certificates issued
Additional checks
- Stolen vehicle check
- Finance check
- Scrapped/exported status
- Tax status & due date