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Vehicle Enquiry UK
Run a complete vehicle enquiry on any UK registration. MOTCompare combines DVLA vehicle data and DVSA MOT records into one instant free search, with no sign-up required.
Vehicle enquiry, enter any UK reg
What a Vehicle Enquiry Returns
Tax Status
Current road tax status and expiry date, whether taxed, untaxed or SORN.
Vehicle Specs
Make, model, colour, engine size, fuel type, CO2 emissions and body type.
Registration Date
First registered date, year of manufacture and V5C logbook issue date.
Full MOT History
Every MOT test back to 2005, including dates, results, mileage, defects and advisories.
Mileage Records
Mileage logged at every MOT. Used to verify the vehicle's true mileage.
MOT Expiry
Current MOT certificate status and exact expiry date.
Vehicle Enquiry: Common Questions
What is a vehicle enquiry?
A vehicle enquiry is a search of official government databases, namely DVLA and DVSA, to retrieve information about a UK-registered vehicle. This includes MOT history, tax status, vehicle specs, registered keeper details and more.
What does a DVLA vehicle enquiry show?
A DVLA vehicle enquiry returns the vehicle's tax status, registration date, make, model, colour, engine size, CO2 emissions and fuel type. MOTCompare combines DVLA data with DVSA MOT records to give a complete picture.
Is a vehicle enquiry free?
Yes. MOTCompare's vehicle enquiry is completely free. Enter any UK registration plate and instantly see MOT history, tax status and vehicle specs at no cost.
How do I do a vehicle enquiry by registration?
Enter the registration plate into the search on MOTCompare's homepage. Results include DVLA vehicle data and the full DVSA MOT history, all retrieved from official government APIs.
What is DVLA vehicle enquiry MOT?
The term "DVLA vehicle enquiry MOT" refers to checking a vehicle's MOT status alongside its DVLA registration details. MOTCompare does this in a single search by combining DVLA tax/spec data with DVSA MOT history for any UK plate.