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Run a Car History Check on any UK vehicle with Total Car Check

Understand its past owners, MOT and mileage patterns, finance history, insurance write-offs, and ex-taxi use before you buy. Our Gold Check has been rated Auto Express Best Buy for 5 years running and has over 60,000 reviews averaging 4.9

What’s Included in a Car History Check

Our car history check service gathers verified data from UK authorities and trusted sources including the DVLA, DVSA, police, and insurance databases. This helps you make an informed decision before purchasing a used vehicle.

Your report includes checks covering the following:
  • Full MOT history and MOT mileage
  • Enhanced mileage from industry sources
  • Stolen vehicle alert
  • Written-off or accident-damaged history
  • Outstanding finance
  • Ex-taxi and private hire use
  • Salvage history
  • Plate and keeper change history
  • Tax and emissions records
  • Vehicle valuation and technical specifications

Upgrade to a Gold History Check for over 50 verified data points backed by a £30,000 data guarantee. See exactly what’s included in our sample Gold Car Check report.

Why You Should Run a Car History Check

A car history check provides key insights into a vehicle’s background, helping you make a confident purchase, but it cannot replace a hands-on physical inspection.

We recommend:
  • Bringing someone familiar with vehicle mechanics to inspect the car
  • Checking that the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) matches the registration and V5C logbook
  • Looking for signs of hidden damage or repairs

Total Car Check is the only UK provider offering a free VIN Check service alongside full history reports. For guidance, see our Used Vehicle Buying Advice page.

How Fast Are Car History Check Reports?

Reports are generated instantly and emailed directly to you. You’ll get a complete vehicle history within seconds, giving you the confidence to buy safely and avoid costly surprises.

Get a Free Basic Car History Report

We provide the most detailed free car history report in the UK.

This includes:
  • Stolen vehicle status
  • Road tax and MOT information
  • Average yearly mileage
  • CO2 emissions and vehicle specification
  • Plus 20+ additional free data points

We also offer free tools to support your car buying research which you can access in our reports including the VIN check and Local Car Sales search.

For full insight, upgrade to a Gold History Check covering over 50 verified data points, all backed by a £30,000 data guarantee.

Start your journey with a comprehensive car history check today and uncover the facts before you buy.

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Why Total Car Check?

Total Car Check was the first vehicle history check provider in the UK to provide a free stolen car check. Our mission is to protect car buyers and therefore we aim to include as much data as we can in our free initial check. We have been operating for over 10 years and our checks have won multiple awards for their accuracy and value.

So, what are you waiting for? Get your free car check and see what you find...

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What do we check?

50+ checks are performed including:

  • Stolen check (Police & insurance)
  • Written off vehicle check
  • Outstanding Finance check
  • MOT history records
  • All plate changes
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£30,000 Data Guarantee

Our Gold Check comes with a £30,000 data guarantee. So, you're in safe hands.

Get total peace of mind.

We've got you covered, every time you check a vehicle.

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Our customers rate us highly

Over 28,500+ ratings across all platforms. A 4.8 star overall satisfaction rating.

5 star Excellence Award Winner

You can count on us to provide excellent service and value for money.

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