Welcome to IsMyCar.co.uk. The purpose of this website is simple – to provide a convenient way of checking the legal status of a car, motorbike or van from just the vehicle’s registration number. IsMyCar.co.uk will direct you to an online service providing peace of mind, security and confidence. Everything from an MOT checker, Vehicle Tax Check, Insurance Checker and even whether a vehicle has been scrapped, stolen or written off.
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MOT Checker
Driving your vehicle without a valid MOT is a motoring offence and can lead to hefty fines. Enter your vehicle’s registration number to check if your van, bike or car has a valid MOT certificate. This MOT checking service is FREE. The data is provided by the Vehicle Licence Enquiry service (.gov.uk)
TAX Checker
To drive on the the UK roads your car, bike or van must have valid Vehicle Tax (sometimes called road tax / car tax). Enter your vehicle’s registration number to check if your van, bike or car has valid Vehicle Tax. This vehicle tax checking service is FREE. The data is provided by the Vehicle Licence Enquiry service (.gov.uk)
Insurance Check
Driving a vehicle without valid motor Insurance is a motoring offence. Enter your vehicle’s registration number to check if your van, bike or car has valid motor Insurance. This motor insurance checking service is FREE if you OWN the vehicle. The data is provided by the Motor Insurance Database (askMID)
Written Off
Before buying a used car get a detailed vehicle history report. Just enter the vehicle’s registration number to check if the van, bike or car has previously been Scrapped or Written Off (eg. Cat A, B, S or N). There is a charge for this service provided by HPI or the MyCarCheck – starting from as little as £1.99
Stolen Vehicles
UK authorities have the right to confiscate a stolen car – even if you bought it in good faith. Get a detailed vehicle history report before purchasing your next car. Simply enter the vehicle’s registration number to check if the van, bike or car has previously been Stolen. There is a charge for this service provided by HPI or the MyCarCheck. Highly recommended when buying privately
Tax Exempt
Certain vehicles are exempt from vehicle tax for example disabled passenger vehicles, historic vehicles and certain electric vehicles. Simply enter your vehicle’s registration number to check if your van, bike or car is Exempt from Vehicle Tax. This service is FREE. The data is provided by the Vehicle Licence Enquiry service (.gov.uk)
Affiliated Partners
HPI Check
HPI Check – HPI are the market leaders in vehicle history checks. They are all about giving used car buyers the right information at the right time when buying a used car, van or bike. By following HPI’s advice, doing an HPI Check, and buying prudently, the car buying experience should be as pain-free as possible.
MyCarCheck
Check before you buy – Buying a car is a big deal so buy with confidence. MyCarCheck.com can reveal a vehicle’s full history, enabling you to make a more informed decision. Discover a vehicle’s hidden history, if it’s been written off or stolen and much more …
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Automotive Related Blog
The IsMyCar Blog is packed with articles on the latest automotive news, events and general interest. Read about the growing crime of registration number cloning – what to do and how to avoid it. Up to date information on the recent changes to the MOT test, ways to avoid the 4 most common MOT failures and much more. Did you know that NIL-RATED vehicles still need to be registered for vehicle tax? Avoid a minimum £80 fine by ensuring you register your car for vehicle tax even if it’s nil-rated or tax emept.