Is the car reported stolen?
If you unknowingly buy a stolen car, the police can seize it and you lose everything. A stolen check against police records protects you before you pay.
Quick answer: Enter the plate for a free preview, then unlock the stolen check in a full report from £7.99. We query the Police National Computer for a recorded stolen marker.
Why a stolen check matters
Stolen vehicles are often given cloned plates or fake documents and sold on to unsuspecting buyers. If the car you buy is later identified as stolen, the police will return it to its rightful owner (or their insurer) — and you have no legal right to keep it. You lose the car and the money you paid, with little chance of recovering either from the seller.
How our stolen check works
- Enter the number plate on the GuruCarCheck homepage.
- See the free vehicle preview.
- Unlock the full report to check the Police National Computer (PNC) for a stolen marker, alongside finance, write-off and mileage data.
Extra tip: Always check that the car's VIN (chassis number) and registration match the V5C logbook and the DVLA record. A mismatch — or a seller reluctant to show the V5C — is a serious warning sign of a cloned or stolen vehicle.
Stolen check FAQs
How do I check if a car is stolen?
Enter the registration into GuruCarCheck. A full report checks the Police National Computer for a stolen marker, from £7.99.
What happens if I buy a stolen car?
Police can seize it and return it to its rightful owner. You would lose both the car and the money you paid, so checking first is essential.