Number Plate Check:
Lookup Past and Present Licence Plates by Reg
This service includes personalised number plates, previous plate details, and dates of plate changes with DVLA since the vehicle was first registered.
Enter a reg to verify number plate history
For example, WD19VSO
Official DVLA data for reliable checks
The CarVeto database provides an assortment of key information about a vehicle by number plate.
Your vehicle must be registered with the DVLA to access accurate data. Reports include a history of number plate changes a car has tolerated since date of first registration.
What Does a Number Plate Report Look Like?
Reg plate history from a recent CarVeto report.
What is a Plate No Check?
A plate no check assesses vehicle history details following a plate change, including a history of reg numbers. The report includes key information about the car, such as tax and MOT history, mileage records, outstanding finance details, write-off categories, and whether the vehicle is stolen.
What’s Included in a Basic Licence Plate Check?
Our free licence plate lookup includes car VIN identity checks as follows:
- Vehicle details
- Road tax and MOT status
- Road fund licence costs
- Performance data
- Engine size
- CO2 output/emissions
- Brake horsepower checks
- Euro status
- Export status
- Fuel type
- Body colour
- Date of registration
Plus, an askMID motor insurance database check
How to Start a Number Plate Check?
Enter a registration number into our car database to instantly get a car number plate check. Then, explore a detailed list of information about the vehicle. It includes VRM change history, the latest V5C issued date, previous car ownership history, and further details.
How do You Verify Car Number Plate Changes and History?
DVLA Number plate history checks are verified through our database. Reg and car history are provided through well-known motoring authorities, including Gov DVLA, DVSA, MIAFTR, Police, Motor Insurance Bureau, BVRLA and the RMI.
Why is a Registration Plate Check Important?
Our registration plate checker is essential for motorists who own a car and want to learn more about its past. It also helps drivers who are buying a car and want to check for hidden history that could impact safety, legality, and roadworthiness.
Popular reasons to use our licence plate search tool:
- Ensure the current number plate is legitimate: Compare the current car reg number with the VIN (vehicle identification number) and engine numbers to ensure the car isn’t cloned or stolen.
- Investigate plate history: Examine a list of personalised registrations and plate transfer or retention dates.
- Verify car mileage: With records from multiple sources, confirm the odometer reading is genuine.
- Confirm car ownership: Compare accurate car data against the information offered by the seller to assess the legitimacy of a vehicle.
Accessing Our Number Plate Checker Service
CarVeto provides helpful information for motorists at different stages of car ownership. To suit your requirements, run a DVLA car number plate check.
I already own the car:
- Investigate vehicle data to reveal hidden history
- Clarify your findings. For example, a report showing the VIN number does not match your report. This may occur during a routine maintenance schedule or repair, where the service department identifies the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) and VIN as not matching the car chassis or body shell (car cloning).
- Ensures you have not Bought a Stolen Car.
- Confirms your car is not a Car Write-Off impacting vehicle safety and value.
I am buying the car:
- Get further information about a recent road traffic accident. For example, checking the Motor Insurance Bureau can check whether a third-party vehicle is insured.
- Examine a customised MOT history to see previous advisory notes that may lead to maintenance costs.
- Check if a car is safe, roadworthy, and legal to buy. For example, a vehicle with outstanding finance cannot be legally sold until the loan is paid off. Avoid paying even a holding deposit until the car is legally purchased. A CarVeto HPI check provides a layer of protection before you invest in buying a used car.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I find an old number plate registered with my car?
Yes, you can find a history of licence plates registered to any UK car since first registration.
What does a Local Memory Tag Number Plate Represent?
The local memory tag on a number plate refers to the first two letters of the registration. These letters indicate the specific region or area in the UK where the vehicle was originally registered.
How Accurate are DVLA Number Plate Checks?
We source our plate data from reputable sources, including the DVLA. Our service is reliable and trustworthy. Contact our team for queries relating to premium CarVeto reports.
What is Number Plate Retention?
Number plate retention removes a licence number from a vehicle without assigning it to a new one. If you buy a new car, you can transfer your plate to the vehicle using the V317 form from the DVLA.
Can a Number Plate be Assigned to More than One Vehicle?
No, number plates are legally registered to one vehicle at a time via DVLA authorisation. If you find the exact number plate on two cars, contact us immediately to solve the issue.
How Can I Check if I Have a Private Number Plate?
Examining the plate format, you can check if you have a private reg number. For example, standard UK number plates format with two letters, two numbers, a space and three letters, such as WP63 YNS.
Can I Find a Car Owner via a Number Plate Search?
No, you cannot find a car owner’s name and address by reg number. Data compliance laws prevent the sharing of personal details in the public domain. Learn more about the Free DVLA Vehicle Ownership Check.
Can I Find all the Cars I Have Owned With an Old Number Plate?
No, you cannot find all the cars you’ve owned without registration numbers. However, you can trace the complete plate history of any vehicle.
Can I Find the Original Plate Reg of a Car With a Private Registration Plate Check?
Yes, you can source the original reg of a Car With a Vehicle Details Reg Plate Check.