UK vehicle data

Type a registration, get the full UK vehicle picture

Every vehReports inspection pulls live DVLA vehicle data, full MOT test history, current tax and MOT status, a valuation, and vehicle history checks (stolen, outstanding finance, insurance write-off) — merged into one record at no extra cost. Need a quick desk check without producing a full inspection? Run a standalone lookup — unlimited and free on every account.

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DVLA + MOT lookup Live · <200ms
PX22
XZG

Audi A6 S Line

Petrol · Black · 1,984 cc

First registered 14 March 2022

Tax
Taxed — due 01 Mar 26
MOT
Valid — 07 Aug 2026
CO₂
152 g/km
V5C issued
22 Apr 2024

Vehicle history checks

  • Stolen register Clear
  • Outstanding finance None
  • Write-off marker None
DVLA · Vehicle history data 1 credit
What you get

Built around how UK fleets actually work

01

DVLA Vehicle Enquiry Service

Make, model, fuel, year, colour, engine, current tax, current MOT, CO2 — live from the DVLA on every report.

02

Full MOT history

Every test result with mileage, advisories, failures. Spot mileage discrepancies and recurring issues before they bite.

03

Vehicle history checks

Stolen register, outstanding finance, insurance write-off category (Cat A/B/S/N), plate transfer history, valuation guide. Bundled into every B2B inspection report.

04

Standalone lookups — free and unlimited

Run a check without producing a full inspection. Useful for auction lot vetting and pre-purchase desk checks. Never consumes a credit on any account.

05

Live, never cached

Every lookup hits the DVLA and underlying APIs in real time. Stale checks are useless checks.

06

Driver-side is separate

Need to verify the person taking the vehicle, not just the vehicle itself? DVLA share-code driver licence checks live on their own feature page — see Driver licence checks in the Related panel below.

In the wild

A trade buyer spots a finance flag before bidding £8,000 at auction

The buyer's phone shows the vehReports dashboard at the auction. He types the VRM into a standalone lookup before placing the bid. The vehicle history check flags outstanding finance against the VIN. He passes. The vehicle goes for £8,200 to a less-careful buyer who calls his solicitor a week later. Free standalone lookup, £8,000+ saved.

Real-world example Composite story drawn from actual customer feedback
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What data comes back from a DVLA lookup? +

Make, model, colour, fuel type, engine size, year of manufacture, current tax status (taxed/SORN/untaxed), current MOT status, MOT expiry date, CO2 emissions, vehicle category and date of first registration.

Does the MOT history show every test result? +

Yes — full MOT test history including pass/fail outcomes, advisories, failures and odometer readings at each test. Useful for spotting mileage discrepancies and patterns of recurring failures.

What do the vehicle history checks return? +

The vehicle history checks cover: stolen vehicle register, outstanding finance against the vehicle, insurance write-off category (Cat A/B/S/N), plate transfer history, V5C logbook history, and a valuation. Bundled into every B2B inspection report at no extra cost.

Is this data live or cached? +

Live on every report. Each lookup hits the underlying APIs in real time. We don't serve cached data because UK vehicle data changes daily and stale checks lose their value.

Can I run a lookup without doing a full inspection? +

Yes — and it's free. The standalone DVLA + MOT + vehicle history lookup runs the same merged payload as the inspection, but it doesn't produce a full inspection record and doesn't consume a credit. Useful for trade buyers checking auction lots or fleet managers running pre-purchase desk checks.

How much does this cost? +

When the DVLA + MOT + vehicle history data lands inside an inspection report, it's covered by that report's 1 credit. When run standalone (no inspection produced), the lookup is free and unlimited on every account, paid or free-tier. Driver-licence share-code checks are also free.

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