What is a vehicle history check?
A vehicle history check gives you a comprehensive look at a car’s past before you buy. It reveals hidden problems that a visual inspection simply can’t show.
What does it include?
- Outstanding finance — find out if the car is still on a finance agreement and could be repossessed.
- Write-off history — check if the vehicle has been written off and categorised by an insurer.
- Stolen vehicle check — verify it hasn’t been reported stolen on the national database.
- Mileage discrepancies — spot potential clocking by reviewing the full mileage history.
- MOT history — see every test, failure, and advisory notice.
- Number of previous keepers — know how many people have owned the vehicle.
Why do I need one?
Around 1 in 3 used cars has a hidden history problem. Without a check, you could unknowingly buy a vehicle with outstanding finance, a hidden write-off, or a clocked mileage — leaving you out of pocket.
