VIN & history checks

Vehicle history reports built from 900+ data sources: mileage rollbacks, damage, recalls, ownership changes and theft records.

Free VIN decoder for BMW only: model code, build sheet, original options and factory equipment list.

Independent VIN decoder for BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce and Alpina: options, equipment and packages as built, with configuration images. Not affiliated with BMW.

Independent Mercedes-Benz VIN decoder for cars, vans and trucks: year, model name, model code and a datacard. Compare it with the advert, not as proof.

Independent VIN decoder for Mercedes-Benz, smart and Maybach: options, equipment and specifications as built, with configuration images.

Free Tesla VIN decoder built from Tesla's own VIN references: model, year, plant, motor and battery. Runs in your browser.

Independent Tesla VIN decoder: enter the 17-character VIN to read what it encodes. Not affiliated with Tesla.

Free Porsche VIN decoder: model, model year and plant, no account needed. It does not show factory options.

Free VIN decoder for the Volkswagen Group (VW, Audi, Škoda, SEAT, Cupra): model year, country, model and maker.

Free decoder for Volkswagen Group PR option codes. Type the codes from the sticker in the service book or boot floor, not the VIN.

Multi-brand VIN decoder covering most European best-sellers: make, model and year free; specs, trims, factory options and parts by subscription.

Paid equipment report by VIN or plate: exact trim, standard equipment, installed options with original prices, paint and trim codes.

Multi-brand VIN decoder, including BYD and Tesla: make, model, year, engine, transmission and plant. The first lookup is free for individuals.

Paid copy of the factory build record for a Land Rover (1948 to today), found by chassis number. Issued by the museum archive, not by Land Rover.

US used-car history reports: accident records, service history, ownership timeline and mileage checks.

Free VIN-based market analysis for US listings: price comparison, deal rating, ownership cost estimate and days on market.

Free VIN decoder with a summary of recalls, equipment and basic title data. Useful as a first check.

Paid VIN check with title, accident, theft and lien records from US state DMV feeds.

Danish vehicle history check using the Danish Motor Register, insurance and police data.

Official Dutch register check by number plate: number of owners, odometer judgement (NAP), APK inspection and technical data. No damage history.

Official UK register check by number plate: tax and SORN status, MOT expiry, first registration, latest V5C date and emissions.

Official Finnish Transport Register check by registration number or VIN: technical data, inspections and tax status are free. Owners and vehicle history cost a fee, and private users must log in.

Swiss plate directory: links to each canton's online check by number plate. Most cantons show the holder's name and address for a small fee, and some are free.

Official Icelandic vehicle register lookup on island.is, after login: make, VIN and next inspection. The detailed search adds the registered owner, five times a day free.

Official Irish Motor Tax Online: check whether a car's motor tax is current, by its registration number, and pay the tax if it is due.

Official Greek Open Car check by number plate, without a login: whether the car is in use or reported stolen, and whether it is insured. Shows no owner details.

Official Lithuanian Regitra search. It needs two identifiers, such as plate and VIN, and shows make, model, year, encumbrances, inspection and insurance status.

Czech Ministry of Transport odometer check by VIN: mileage recorded at technical (STK) and emissions inspections in Czechia.

Official Polish vehicle history from the CEPiK register: owners, inspections and mileage. Needs the plate, the VIN and the first registration date.

Official French vehicle history from the national register, free. Needs the number plate and the registration certificate number, so ask the seller.

Belgian odometer history certificate. The seller must hand it over when selling a used car; the site explains how to read and verify it.

Official Swedish register search by number plate: basic vehicle data, inspection and tax information.

Swedish plate lookup built on register data: ownership, inspections and mileage at the last inspection. Free for private users.

Official Norwegian register check by plate or chassis number: technical data and EU inspection dates. Mileage needs a BankID login.

Official Spanish vehicle report by plate or chassis number. The free reduced report shows registration date and blocking charges; the paid full report adds owners, ITV and mileage.

Italian Ministry of Transport portal: check insurance cover and the inspection history of a car by number plate.

Czech paid VIN history report: odometer, theft and damage records from 32+ countries, inspection and service history, old adverts and valuation.

Official Danish lien register: check free of charge whether a car has registered debt (pant) before you buy it, by plate or chassis number.