What data does a GuruCarCheck report include?

Our full report checks outstanding finance, insurance write-off categories (A, B, S, N), police stolen markers, mileage discrepancies, number of previous keepers, plate and colour changes, import/export and scrap markers, and full MOT history. It also includes a market valuation (dealer, private, part-exchange and trade values) and an AI buyer's analysis of the price, risks and things to check.

What is the cheapest way to check several cars?

Buy a GuruCarCheck bundle. Bundles lower the price per full check: 3 checks for £20 (£6.67 each), 5 checks for £29.99 (£6 each) and 10 checks for £49.99 — just £5 each, up to 37% cheaper than a single £7.99 report. It is the cheapest way to check several used cars. Bundles are pay-as-you-go with no subscription, and unused checks stay on your account for 12 months, so they are ideal when you are comparing multiple cars, and for dealers and traders who run regular checks.

Do you offer bulk or trade car checks?

Yes. GuruCarCheck offers multi-check bundles from £5 per check with no subscription and no account, which suit dealers, traders and anyone comparing several vehicles. Bundle checks are the same full history report and can be used any time within 12 months. For higher volumes we also offer trade and fleet accounts.

UK Vehicle History Checks

Know a car's full history before you buy

Q: How much does a car check cost?

GuruCarCheck offers a free basic check covering DVLA data, tax and MOT status. A full history report including finance, write-off, stolen, mileage, a market valuation and an AI risk snapshot starts at £7.99. Full Check Plus is £12.99, and multi-check bundles bring it down to £5 per check. There is no subscription or account.

Q: Is the car check instant?

Yes. Enter a number plate and your report is generated in seconds using live DVLA and industry data sources.

Enter any UK number plate to reveal outstanding finance, write-off records, stolen markers, mileage anomalies and full MOT history — in seconds.

Live DVLA data Finance & write-off records Instant results Secure checkout

Not a car? We also run a dedicated van check and motorbike check.

£7.99

for a full history report

market valuations in every report

10s

to generate your report

£5

per check in a bundle

How it works

Your complete car check in three steps

No sign-up, no waiting. Just answers you can trust before you hand over any money.

Enter the plate

Type in any UK registration. We instantly pull the make, model, colour and specification straight from DVLA.

See a free preview

Get tax, MOT status and MOT history free. We'll show you exactly which risk flags — finance, write-off, stolen — we've found.

Unlock the full report

Reveal every finance agreement, write-off category, mileage record and keeper change for just £7.99. Yours to keep.

What we check

Everything the seller might not tell you

A full GuruCarCheck report combines live DVLA data with industry finance, insurance and police records.

Outstanding finance

Is money still owed on the car? See active agreements and lenders.

Write-off & category

Insurance total-loss records and Cat A, B, S or N markers.

Stolen check

Police National Computer markers for vehicles reported stolen.

Mileage anomalies

Cross-checked mileage history to expose clocking and discrepancies.

Previous keepers

How many owners the car has had and how long each kept it.

Plate & colour changes

Every registration and colour change on record — a common cover-up.

Import, export & scrap

Whether the vehicle was imported, exported or marked as scrapped.

Full MOT history

Every MOT pass, fail, advisory and recorded mileage reading.

AI buyer's analysis

More than data — an AI read on the car you're buying

Every paid report includes an AI buyer's analysis that turns the car's history and market data into a plain-English verdict: what it's worth, what to check, and where you can negotiate.

Price & risk snapshot

A clear read on whether the asking price stacks up against the car's history and market value. In every Full Check.

Common faults to check

The issues known to affect this exact make, model and engine — so you know what to inspect. Full Check Plus.

Inspection checklist

A tailored list of what to look at on this specific car, based on its age, mileage and MOT record. Full Check Plus.

Negotiation levers

The exact points in the car's history and valuation you can use to bring the price down. Full Check Plus.

The price & risk snapshot is in every Full Check. The complete AI buyer's package is part of Full Check Plus.

Market valuation

Know what the car is actually worth

Every report values the vehicle four ways, so you can see the full spread before you make an offer — not just the price the seller has in mind.

Dealer forecourt

What a trader would ask

Private sale

A fair price between buyers

Part-exchange

What a dealer would offer you

Auction / trade

Quick-sale value

Simple pricing

Choose your level of certainty

Start free. Upgrade to a full report only when you want the complete picture.

Free Check

The essentials, at no cost.

Free

Make, model, colour & spec
Tax & MOT status
Full MOT history
Finance & write-off data
Stolen & mileage checks

Run a free check

Comparing a few cars? Bundles from £5 per check

Buy a bundle and use the checks whenever you need — no subscription, no account, valid 12 months. 3 checks for £20, 5 for £29.99, or 10 for £49.99 (just £5 each).

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FAQ

Car check questions, answered

What is a full car check?

A full car check is a vehicle history report that reveals outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate changes and full MOT history for any UK registered vehicle — everything you need to know before buying a used car.

How much does a car check cost?

Our basic check — covering DVLA data, tax and MOT status — is completely free. A full history report — finance, write-off, stolen, mileage, a market valuation and an AI risk snapshot — starts at just £7.99. Full Check Plus, at £12.99, adds a complete AI buyer's package with a model-specific fault list, inspection checklist and negotiation points. Bundles bring it down to £5 a check.

Do I need an account or subscription?

No. GuruCarCheck is pay-as-you-go — buy a single report or a bundle of checks with no account and no recurring charges. Anything you buy is yours to use whenever you need it, valid for 12 months.

Where does your data come from?

We combine live DVLA and DVSA data with industry finance, insurance (MIAFTR) and police (PNC) records supplied through licensed automotive data providers — the same underlying sources used across the UK motor trade.

Is the car check instant?

Yes. Enter a registration and your report is generated in seconds. There's no account to create and your report is available immediately and by email.

What's the cheapest way to check several cars?

Buy a bundle. Bundles lower the price per full check to as little as £5: 3 checks for £20 (£6.67 each), 5 for £29.99 (£6 each), or 10 for £49.99 (just £5 each) — up to 37% cheaper than a single £7.99 report. It's the cheapest way to check several used cars, with no subscription and no account, and your unused checks stay on your account for 12 months. Ideal when you're comparing multiple cars, and for dealers and traders who check regularly.

From the Guru family · free app

Buying a used car? Inspect it like a pro.

A history check tells you the paperwork. Cars Guru — our free companion app — helps you judge the actual car in front of you, then keeps it healthy after you buy.

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Model-specific common faults

See the known weak points for that exact make & model, so you know what tends to go wrong before you commit.

AI listens to the engine

Record the engine running and the AI flags problems from the sound — no mechanic's ear needed.

AI viewing checklist

A step-by-step guide to exactly what to look at and how to check it when you go and see the car.

Then own it with confidence

After you buy: OBD2 fault-code diagnostics with AI explanations, a health score, plus MOT & service reminders.