Everything You Need to Check a Vehicle

From free MOT lookups to AI-powered analysis, PlateCheck gives you the most complete picture of any UK vehicle.

Free Vehicle Checks

Get comprehensive vehicle data from official UK government databases, completely free. No sign-up required.

  • Full MOT test history with defects and advisories
  • Real-time tax and SORN status from DVLA
  • Mileage records across every MOT test
  • ULEZ and Clean Air Zone compliance
  • CO2 emissions and fuel type data
  • Outstanding safety recall alerts

100%

Free forever

Full MOT test history with defects and advisories
Real-time tax and SORN status from DVLA
Mileage records across every MOT test

Advanced History Checks

Go deeper with premium data to protect yourself before buying a used vehicle.

  • Stolen vehicle database check
  • Outstanding finance verification
  • Insurance write-off history
  • Full VIN and plate change history
  • Market valuation estimate
  • Keeper and registration timeline

6+

Background checks

Stolen vehicle database check
Outstanding finance verification
Insurance write-off history

Your Garage

Save your vehicles and the ones you are watching. PlateCheck keeps you informed so nothing catches you off guard.

  • Save unlimited vehicles to your garage
  • MOT and tax expiry reminders
  • Compare multiple vehicles side by side
  • Add personal notes and tags
  • Track mileage history over time
  • Share vehicle reports with others

Never

Miss an MOT deadline

Save unlimited vehicles to your garage
MOT and tax expiry reminders
Compare multiple vehicles side by side

AI Analysis

Let our AI review the full vehicle history and surface what matters most, so you do not have to read through pages of data.

  • Smart one-paragraph vehicle summary
  • Red flag detection and risk warnings
  • Mileage anomaly and clocking alerts
  • MOT pattern analysis across years
  • Plain-English defect explanations
  • Buyer confidence score

Instant

AI-powered insights

Smart one-paragraph vehicle summary
Red flag detection and risk warnings
Mileage anomaly and clocking alerts

PlateCheck Pro

Unlock the full experience with Pro. Designed for enthusiasts, dealers, and anyone who wants the complete picture.

  • Unlimited garage slots and saved vehicles
  • Push notification reminders for MOT and tax
  • Live Activities for upcoming deadlines
  • Priority access to new features
  • Discounted advanced history checks
  • Ad-free experience

Pro

The complete experience

Unlimited garage slots and saved vehicles
Push notification reminders for MOT and tax
Live Activities for upcoming deadlines

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