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A reg check turns a number plate into the car behind it: make, model, colour, age, every MOT, the mileage record, ULEZ and tax, free.
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From plate to car
What a registration tells you
The plate itself tells you roughly when and where the car was first registered: the two numbers are the age identifier (the newest is the 76 plate) and the first two letters are the region. Our number plate checker decodes any plate.
The records behind the plate tell you far more: the exact make, model, engine and colour on file, every MOT since 2005 and the mileage at each test. If the car in front of you doesn't match the record, walk away.
Spot a cloned car
Does the car match its plate?
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Run the reg
Check the make, model, colour and engine size match the car you're looking at.
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Check the MOT history
A car with years of MOTs but a seller who says it's "nearly new" is a red flag.
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Check the VIN
The VIN on the V5C logbook, the windscreen and the chassis must match each other. The Full Check confirms the VIN on record.
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Check for plate changes
A private plate is normal; several changes, or a change just before sale, is worth asking about. The Full Check lists them.
Questions
Reg check questions
Can I look up a car by its number plate?
Yes. A registration is public: anyone can see a car's make, model, MOT history and mileage from it. Personal details of the owner are never shown.
Can I find the owner from a number plate?
No. Keeper names and addresses are released by the DVLA only for a legal reason, such as a parking or accident claim. A car check shows the number of keepers, not who they are.
What year is my number plate?
March plates show the year (24 = 2024); September plates add 50 (74 = September 2024). Our number plate checker decodes any plate.
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