Check a VIN

Scan or type the 17-character VIN and choose how detailed the report should be.

VIN

17 characters. The letters I, O and Q are never used.

Characters entered: 0/17

Report type

Basic VIN decoding: make, model, year, engine and where the car was built. 3 of 3 left today, resets at 00:00 Standard Basic plus recalls, complaints, safety ratings, fuel economy and history-check links. 1 of 1 left today, resets at 00:00 Full Not in your plan Standard plus registry and inspection history where available and a buyer checklist. Not included in your plan

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Opening the same VIN again within 24 hours shows your existing report and uses no quota.

Where to find the VIN

Behind the windscreen

A small plate at the bottom of the windscreen on the driver’s side, readable from outside.
On the driver’s door pillar

A sticker on the door frame, often with a barcode you can scan.
In the registration certificate

Field E of the vehicle registration certificate.

Compare the VIN in at least two places before you buy — they must match exactly.

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