The basics, checked against the official record.
Make sure the car in the advert is the car on the record, and that it won’t cost you more to run than you expected.
What you get
- The car’s official details
Make, model, colour, fuel, engine size and first registration, to compare with the advert.
- MOT status and recalls
Whether the MOT is valid or expired, and if there’s an outstanding safety recall.
- ULEZ estimate and tax check
Whether it’s likely to meet London’s ULEZ, and a link to check the tax for free.
How to use it
- Compare with the advert
A different colour or engine size is a red flag.
- Confirm ULEZ with TfL
Our estimate is a guide. TfL’s checker is the final word.
- Check the logbook matches
At the viewing, the V5C should match these details and the VIN on the car.
Where it comes from: The DVSA’s MOT record. ULEZ is an estimate from the fuel type and age, using TfL’s standards.
Here’s how it looks
- Make and model
- BMW 320d
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Engine
- 1,995cc
- First registered
- 14 Mar 2015
- MOT
- Expired
- Safety recall
- None outstanding
Check ULEZ
Diesel cars from early 2015 may or may not meet Euro 6. Non-compliant cars pay £12.50 a day to drive in London. The report links you to TfL’s checker to confirm.
A one-tap link to the free check on GOV.UK.
Demo car with made-up records.
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