UK registration lookup
Type a number plate. See the free identity, MOT and tax snapshot here, then open the full vehicle page if you need every free fact.
A UK registration is enough for make, model, colour, engine and fuel, plus live MOT and tax status. It cannot show finance, write-off or stolen markers. Spaces do not matter: AB12CDE and AB12 CDE are the same car.
Every plate also keeps a permanent free vehicle page. If you only have the chassis number, use the VIN tool.
Registration lookup FAQs
- What vehicle details can I find with a free number plate lookup?
- Entering a UK registration number pulls back the vehicle make, model, colour, engine size, fuel type, full MOT test records with advisory notices, recorded mileage history, and live DVLA tax and SORN status.
- Is this registration check based on official government records?
- Yes. Caroat queries live DVLA vehicle registers and official DVSA and VOSA MOT databases to ensure accurate, up-to-date information.
- Can I find the owner or keeper name from a number plate?
- No. Under UK GDPR and Data Protection laws, personal keeper names and home addresses are strictly confidential and cannot be revealed via public registration lookups. However, total previous keeper counts and logbook dates are available in our full history check.
- How should I enter the registration number?
- You can enter standard UK plates with or without spaces, in uppercase or lowercase (e.g. AB12 CDE, ab12cde). Caroat automatically normalises the plate format before searching.