How to Check Your Car History Online

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How to Check Your Car History Online
How to Check Your Car History Online

So you ve got a used car in your sights but you ve read loads of horror stories online about people driving away in a used car and the engine fell out, right?

I hear you but don t worry, there are different ways to check that you are getting a used car that is above board. Have a read below at what you can do online to save yourself any hassle!

Hooray for the DVLA! Those guys have built up a database worth its weight in gold - all you need to do is click here then type in the vehicle s registration and it will give you;

- When the current tax and MOT expires
- The date the car was registered
- SORN status (if applicable)
- Colour
- Engine size
- Year of Manufacture
- CO2 emissions
- Current vehicle tax rate (You will need the V5C certificate to get this information)

And if that isn t juicy enough, you can also get more specific information about the vehicle s MOT history by entering the registration number on this page here. Get crackin Sherlock!

If you are a little unsure how to go about buying a used car, check out our Driver s Guide to Buying A Used Car - you ll be an expert in no time!

And don t forget to have a look at our huge range of used cars!