Get an Ex-Taxi Check – enter your reg

Buying a used car? An Ex-Taxi check reveals if the vehicle you’re considering was ever used as a taxi or private hire vehicle. Simply enter the vehicle registration above and purchase a Gold Check.

What is an Ex-Taxi Check?

An Ex-Taxi check is a specialist vehicle history check that tells you whether a car was registered and licensed for taxi or private hire use in the past. Many ex-taxis have high mileage, greater wear and tear, and lower resale value. Sellers may not always disclose this — which is why an independent taxi history check can be important.

Why is Taxi History Important?

Knowing a car’s past taxi usage helps you:

Avoid overpaying - ex-taxis are usually worth less than similar cars without taxi history
Spot potential issues early - taxis are often driven for long hours daily, increasing wear
Highlight the need to check servicing records – to ensure the vehicle was properly serviced and maintained during its life as a taxi
Understand insurance implications - some insurers ask if the car was a taxi and this can affect premiums
Negotiate with confidence - use your report to adjust the purchase price

What Does an Ex-Taxi Check Include?

When you run an Ex-Taxi check, you’ll see:

A result confirming if the vehicle was previously a taxi or not, if so then:
- Dates of when the vehicle was a licensed taxi
- Name of the local council(s) that issued the taxi licence

How to Run an Ex-Taxi Check

Get the vehicle’s registration number (number plate)
Enter in the field above
Purchase a Gold Check report or redeem a Gold Check voucher

Protect Yourself Before You Buy

Running an Ex-Taxi Check only takes seconds but empowers you with more information to help inform your next car purchase and potentially save you money. Whether buying privately or from a dealer, you deserve to know the full story.

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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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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