Getting things ready
Lining up the next part of your vehicle check.
Lining up the next part of your vehicle check.
A clearer second opinion before you buy
Start with a free UK car check: recorded MOT history, mileage and the vehicle’s identity. Add a full history report for £4.99 when you’re ready.
Free check · no signup · one-off paid report
See what a full report looks likeFree results use third-party vehicle records. Source dates and gaps stay visible.
Recorded risks, plain-English explanations and practical questions for the seller.
Unknown means unconfirmed. A clear history is still a reason to inspect the car.
One registration, clearly separated coverage. You choose whether to buy a full report.
| What you check | Free check · £0 | Full report · £4.99 |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle identity | Make, model, colour and fuel | Included, plus available technical details |
| MOT and mileage | Recorded tests, defects, readings and anomaly checks | Included with its own source date |
| Finance | Paid report required | Recorded agreements and available lender details |
| Write-off and theft | Paid report required | Recorded insurance categories and theft markers |
| Ownership and status | Paid report required | Available keeper, plate, V5C and import/export records |
| Keep your findings | View your free result | Saved report, PDF and optional private sharing |
| Indicative vehicle valuation | After a full report | Optional +£1.99 after your report; subject to availability |
Coverage depends on the records supplied. Missing confirmation is shown as unknown. Neither check assesses mechanical condition, and Plateworthy provides no financial data guarantee.
Check the identity, documents and unresolved questions before committing money.
What the check coversAvailable lender and agreement details, with clear steps to verify a settlement.
What the check coversRecorded insurance categories, their meaning and the repair evidence to ask for.
What the check coversThe provider’s recorded theft status, with identity checks you should make in person.
What the check coversMOT readings plotted over time, with possible discrepancies flagged free.
What the check coversResearch before the viewing
Explore model buying guides and aggregate MOT evidence. The method, sample and limitations matter as much as the headline number.
Plateworthy explains recorded history in plain English. We show what was returned, flag missing confirmation and suggest practical checks for the seller. Reports reflect the records at retrieval, not a promise about a car’s condition.
About the service and its dataKeep the registration, documents, service evidence and questions together. Our printable buyer checklist works on paper or on your phone, without creating an account.
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