Official UK police, insurance, MOT, and finance records for £6.99. Zero subscriptions, no £30 price tags, and no hidden surprises.
All UK vehicle checks draw from the same government and insurance databases. We cut out marketing fluff and high markups to offer the fairest price in the UK.
| Provider | Single Report | Bundle Deal | Write-Off & Finance | Free MOT Tier | Subscription Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caroat (Our Service) | £6.99 | £9.99 (2 reports, 12-mo validity) | Included (MIAFTR & Experian) | 100% Free (Full History) | None (One-off only) |
| carVertical | £37.99 | £51.98 (2 reports) | Included | None (Paid only) | Credit system |
| HPI Check | £19.99 | £29.97 (3 reports) | Included | None | None |
| Motorscan | £9.99 | £19.99 (3 reports) | Included | Basic only | Tiered options |
Buying a used car involves enough expenses: insurance deposits, road tax, and fuel. Spending £30 or more just to see if a car has outstanding finance is unnecessary.
Digital mileage correction tools are cheap, making odometer rollback a constant risk in the used car market. Caroat tracks the vehicle’s full MOT timeline back to its first test to spot sudden drops and anomalies.
Sellers often repair write-offs and sell them without disclosing past total loss claims. Our premium report checks the national MIAFTR register for Category S (structural), Category N (non-structural), Category A (scrap), and Category B (break) markers.
According to carVertical’s Market Transparency Index, the UK ranks #1 among 30 countries. Understanding these six factors helps you focus on what truly affects vehicle safety and value.
Official DVSA digital records make clocking harder to hide in the UK than in mainland Europe.
When cars are clocked in the UK, the average rollback distance is significantly lower than overseas.
Standardized UK insurance claims and MIAFTR reporting ensure transparent total loss histories.
Average repair and claim costs divided by GDP per capita to measure the economic impact of accidents.
Right-hand drive roads keep imports low, meaning 97.6% of UK cars hold unbroken domestic history.
Older vehicle age means reliable annual MOT history is crucial for verifying continuous maintenance.
A history check is not just about avoiding lemons: it is your strongest negotiation tool. Use advisory logs, previous owner counts, and valuation guides to agree on the right price.
We built Caroat to be the vehicle check service we wanted to use ourselves.
No subscriptions, no trials, and no monthly surprises. You pay £6.99 for a single report or £9.99 for two reports, and that is all you ever pay.
Reports are generated in seconds and displayed immediately on your screen, with a permanent copy sent directly to your email inbox.
We connect directly to official government databases and insurance registers for accurate write-off, finance, stolen, and MOT history.
Everything you need to know about Caroat reports, pricing, and data sources.
We run lean, modern automated infrastructure directly connected to official UK data registries. We pass the savings straight to drivers instead of funding bloated marketing budgets, international overhead, or high markups.
Yes. In the UK, commercial risk data comes from the same centralized registries: MIAFTR for insurance write-offs, the Police National Computer (PNC) for stolen vehicles, Experian and CDL feeds for outstanding finance, and the DVLA/DVSA for MOT, mileage, and vehicle specs.
Never. Every check on Caroat is a strict one-off purchase. We do not use trial traps or hidden monthly renewals. When you buy a 2-check bundle for £9.99, your unused report stays valid for 12 months with no ongoing charges.
Our free check includes complete DVLA tax and SORN status, full DVSA MOT history with every recorded test date, pass/fail result, detailed failure reasons, advisory notes, mileage timeline, and manufacturer technical specifications.
Caroat lets you check the car before travelling, verify the VIN stamped on the chassis matches the logbook at the viewing, and use MOT advisories and market valuations to negotiate a fair price with the seller.
Yes. Our popular 2-check bundle costs £9.99 (£4.99 per report). You can check your first choice today and keep the second report ready in reserve for up to 12 months.
Start with the free official record or get the full £6.99 history report before you pay a deposit.