The car history you need, in seconds

Here at Carcheck123 we’re one of the UK’s leading providers of car history checks.

Our free car check offers an unparalleled depth and breadth of information for your vehicle, providing you with an extensive car history timeline, full MOT and road tax checks and a running cost estimator.

Our paid checks also offer unbeatable value, starting at just £1.99.

It’s important to make sure the car you’re purchasing is in good legal standing and has the proper documentation, such as a current MOT certificate.

You don’t want to invest significant money into a car, only to find yourself needing to spend more or losing what you have spent. Additionally, it's crucial to make sure you're not purchasing a vehicle that's been stolen and resold to you illegally or has been damaged without your knowledge.

We offer three checks: Free, Basic, and Comprehensive.

With the free reg check, you'll be able to see the vehicle's history from the moment it was first registered up until now, as well as current and historical road tax and MOT information.

Additionally, you’ll get access to an interactive running cost estimator, and details of any emissions zone charges you can expect to have to pay – giving you insight into how much your car is going to cost to run.

For outstanding finance, stolen and scrapped checks, have a look at our basic and comprehensive reports.

Both the basic and comprehensive checks include everything in the free car check, in addition to other information that might be important for your car.

The basic check includes a VIN and engine number verification check, so you know the car you’re buying and its engine are authentic. You can also check the date of issue for the vehicle’s logbook to verify authenticity. Additionally, we’ll check to see if a vehicle has been registered as imported or scrapped or has had any license plate or colour changes. A full summary of previous keepers and the corresponding dates of change are also included in the basic check, along with detailed vehicle factsheet and technical information.

The comprehensive check includes all information in the basic check, in addition to a check for any outstanding finance, so you’re not faced with any unexpected debt. Using information from the Police National Database, we’ll check to see if the vehicle has been reported as stolen or has any outstanding legal issues. We’ll also carry out an accident history check, so we can tell you if the car has been recorded as written off at any point. With the comprehensive check we’ll also provide you with a vehicle valuation, so you know you’re not getting a bad deal.

Our free car check is a great way to quickly ensure the car you’re thinking about buying is road legal, by checking it’s MOT and road tax status, in addition to getting a quick overview of its complete history.

The free car check is also incredibly useful for estimating the running costs and emission charges for your current vehicle, or the vehicle you are thinking about buying. We’ll compile all this information for you, and present it a concise, easy to read report.

If you’re confident with the vehicle you’re purchasing and buying from someone you know and trust, the free car check may be all you need. However, if you’re buying a used car on the open market, even if you research the car thoroughly and inspect it in person, things can still go wrong. The car might have undisclosed damage from a hidden accident history or might have previously been reported as scrapped or stolen. In fact, research has shown that one in five cars in the UK has some undisclosed problem that would make them dangerous to drive, or significantly reduce their value.

Our basic and comprehensive checks will reveal all this information before you hand over your money, potentially saving you thousands of pounds and a lot of stress. For this reason, we strongly recommend our basic and comprehensive checks before purchasing a used car.

The results are instant. All it takes is one click, and the service is available 24/7. Results are stored in an easy-to-use portal so you can access them whenever you like.

We’re well connected. We use information from a variety of sources, including: the DVLA, DVSA, the Police National Database, the Motor Insurers Bureau, Experian, and the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. If your car has any red flags, we’ll find them for you.