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See the full story behind any reg.
- DVLA vehicle details
- Tax & MOT status
- MOT history
- Mileage from MOT
- Specs & emissions
- Outstanding financePremium
- Stolen vehicle checkPremium
- Write-off categoriesPremium
- Mileage anomaly detectionPremium
- Vehicle Report ScorePremium
- Plate & colour changesPremium
- Downloadable PDFPremium
- and more…Premium
Built for used car buyers who want answers before they hand over money.
- Free UK vehicle check
- MOT & tax status
- Premium history reports
- No hidden subscription
- Instant results
Used cars can look perfect and still hide expensive problems.
Fresh photos, clean paint and a good advert do not always tell the full story. A RegRadar check helps you look beyond the listing and spot warning signs before you travel, leave a deposit or buy.
Outstanding finance can follow the car
If finance is still owed, the lender may have a claim on the vehicle — even after you pay the seller.
Write-off history can affect value and insurance
Cat S, N, C or D markers stay with the car for life and often change what insurers will pay out.
Mileage issues can hide wear
A drop or a stalled reading between MOTs is worth a closer look before you commit.
MOT advisories can reveal future bills
Recurring advisories on brakes, suspension or corrosion hint at what you'll pay for next.
Previous adverts can show price and mileage changes
Spot relisted cars, jumps in mileage or sudden price drops between adverts.
Private plates can make history harder to follow
Plate changes can mask a car's earlier records — premium checks help join the dots.
Start with a free check that actually tells you something.
Enter a reg and we'll pull live identity, MOT and tax data — enough to decide if a car is worth a longer look.
Free checks use available third-party data and may not return every field for every vehicle.
Run a free check- Vehicle identity check
- MOT history
- MOT expiry
- Tax status
- Latest mileage where available
- Basic vehicle details
- Identity warnings where returned
Found a car you're serious about? Go deeper before you buy.
The free check is a great first look. The premium report is for when you're close to buying and want to check the history that could cost you later.
Unlock premium report- Finance markers
- Stolen markers
- Write-off & salvage history
- Previous advert history
- Mileage concerns
- Vehicle Report Score
- Downloadable PDF report
One score. A clearer way to understand the report.
RegRadar turns the available vehicle history into a simple score out of 100, factoring in the car's age, MOT record, mileage signals and premium history markers where available.
- Age-aware scoring
- Clear positives and warnings
- Easier to compare cars
- Built for buyers, not mechanics
The score is guidance only and depends on the data returned. It is not a guarantee the car is good.
Looks strong, but review advisories.
Checking a car from Auto Trader, Facebook Marketplace or a dealer?
RegRadar fits the moments that actually matter when you're buying a used car.
Don't waste a wasted journey
Check the reg before driving across town for a car that might already have warning signs.
Ask better questions
Use the report to ask better questions before money changes hands.
Keep a clear record
Download the PDF and keep a clear record of what was checked.
Reg in. Answers out. In seconds.
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Enter the reg
Type the number plate and the required details.
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We check the data
We pull available vehicle data from trusted UK sources.
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Read your free report
Get a clear summary of identity, MOT and tax.
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Unlock premium if needed
Add finance, write-off, mileage and advert history.
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Download or share
Save the PDF or send the summary card to a mate.
Not just another reg lookup.
A free check that's actually useful
Real identity, MOT and tax detail — not a teaser screen.
Premium PDF reports
Save or share a full premium report for your records.
Previous advert history
Where available, see how a car was listed before.
Clear unavailable labels
If data isn't returned, we say so — instead of pretending it's clear.
Vehicle Report Score out of 100
A simple, age-aware score to compare cars at a glance.
Built for UK used car buying
Designed around the questions real UK buyers actually ask.
See the kind of things your report can flag.
A quick look at how RegRadar lays out the data — clean blocks, plain language, and the score sitting on top.
View sample reportDemo data — not from a real vehicle. Reports are for guidance only. Unavailable data does not mean clear.
Checked a car? Save the snapshot.
Download a quick summary card of your check, including the Vehicle Report Score and key results. Handy for sending to friends, family or a mechanic before you decide.
Run a checkCompare before you commit
What a good free reg check should include — and where RegRadar fits.
How to choose a number plate check that actually helps.
Criteria for a proper vehicle history report before buying.
What makes RegRadar different — and where it may not fit.
Common questions, straight answers.
Everything UK buyers usually want to know before running a check.
See all FAQsDon't buy on guesswork.
Run a free check first. If the car looks worth pursuing, unlock the full report before you commit.
- No signup required
- Instant results
- UK DVLA & DVSA data
Vehicle data is supplied by third-party providers and may not always be complete. Reports are for guidance only.