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A number plate check (also known as a UK reg lookup or registration check) is a quick online search that reveals important information about a vehicle using only its number plate. Using DVLA, MOT and officially verified sources, a number plate check helps you confirm whether a car, van or motorbike is genuine, safe to buy and correctly registered.
With Total Car Check, you can view core information free of charge, and upgrade to a low-cost Silver or Gold report for a deeper vehicle history investigation.
Whether you're buying, selling, or simply verifying a vehicle, a number plate check can uncover issues that may cost you thousands later.
A Total Car Check report helps you:
Validate make, model, colour, engine size, fuel type, CO2 emissions and first registration date.
Identify mismatched vehicle details, suspicious plate changes or cloned registrations.
See every MOT result, advisories, failures and recorded mileage at each test.
Spot signs of odometer tampering or inconsistent reading patterns.
See if the vehicle has ever had a private plate, reverted plates, or frequent changes (a common red flag).
Find out if the vehicle has been written off (Cat S, N, C or D) and what type of damage occurred.
Ensure the vehicle isn't still owned by a finance company.
| Feature | Silver Report | Gold Report |
| 50+ basic data checks | ||
| Plate and colour changes | ||
| Keeper History | ||
| Written Off | ||
| Scrapped | ||
| Imported/Exported | ||
| Outstanding Finance Check | ||
| Logbook Loans Check | ||
| Ex-taxi check | ||
| Valuation | ||
| Price for a single report | £3.99 | £9.99 |
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Total Car Check clearly shows all plate changes and the dates they came on the vehicle.
A Gold Report will highlight and explain each warning clearly.
A number plate check is essential for:
Ensure the vehicle is safe, legal and accurately described before you hand over cash.
Build trust with potential buyers by showing a full, transparent vehicle history.
Quickly verify stock, finance, and write-off status before purchasing trade vehicles.
Confirm plate changes, DVLA records and vehicle identity.
Yes — you can run a free number plate check on any UK vehicle through Total Car Check. Premium paid for reports reveal deeper history, risks and financial information.
We use official sources such as the DVLA, DVSA, Motor Insurance Bureau (MIB) and leading data partners to ensure the highest accuracy available in the UK.
You only need the vehicle's registration number to generate a report. If you are considering buying the vehicle make sure you obtain the VIN, check it matches the V5C logbook and run our free VIN check.
Yes. If the vehicle has had private plates, we show all historical registrations.
No. It's anonymous, safe and does not affect the vehicle or its records.
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 15 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...
You can keep using a private number plate so long as you renew your right to do so every 10 years.
It costs £80 to take a number plate off a vehicle in order to carry out the plate change process.
It can take up to 5-6 weeks, but the process is usually quicker when using the DVLA's online services.
50+ checks are performed including:
Our Gold Check comes with a £30,000 data guarantee. So, you're in safe hands.
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