Check a car's history by VIN: full report in about 60 seconds

VIN history check

Check any car's history

Enter the 17-character VIN. The availability check is free.

E.g. WBAKV210300N16970
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What we check

What you learn about the car

More than 12 categories checked for every chassis number, gathered into a single report.

Mileage history

Every reading we find, in order, with anomalies flagged.

Damage and accidents

Reported damage with date, area hit and estimated cost.

Theft records

Checked against registers of vehicles reported stolen.

Leasing and liens

Whether the car carries active financing or a charge.

Owners

How many owner changes appear in the history, where the sources hold this data.

Older photos

Pictures from listings and damage files, where they exist.

Service history

Recorded work and services, with the mileage at the time.

Commercial use

Whether it shows up as a taxi in the registers checked.

Origin

The countries it was registered in over time.

Factory equipment

The specification the car left the line with.

Recalls

Service campaigns announced by the manufacturer.

Technical data

Engine, power, capacity, transmission, year of manufacture.

No surprises

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MileageConsistent

128.452 km

Last record: 12.05.2024

Damage

No damage

No major damage records found.

Volkswagen Passat

2016 · Diesel · 2.0 TDI

WVWZZZ3CZGE123456

Vehicle history

12.05.2024

Technical inspection

Romania

20.02.2023

Service

Germany

14.07.2021

New owner

France

Three steps

How it works

1

Enter the VIN

The 17 characters from the registration document. We tell you for free what data exists for that car.

2

Choose your report

One payment, no subscription. From 17.90 €.

3

Get the report

Ready in about 60 seconds, in your account and by email. Stays active for 30 days.

Where the data comes from

Information is gathered from official sources and specialist registers, then matched together on the chassis number.

1000+
data sources
32
countries covered
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to your report
30 days
report stays active

Check the car before you hand over the money

Checking what data exists is free. See in seconds what is known about that car.

Frequently asked questions

What is the VIN and where do I find it?

The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is the car's unique 17-character code. You find it on the registration document (field E), at the bottom corner of the windscreen, on the label in the driver's door frame or stamped in the engine bay.

Is the check free?

Yes, checking data availability for a VIN is free. For the full report (damage, mileage, photos and more) you purchase a report.

What does the full report contain?

Damage and accident history, the mileage history from the available records, theft records, financial and legal risks, listing photos, factory equipment and technical data. Owner changes only appear when the sources hold that data.

How long until I get the report?

The report is generated automatically within seconds after payment and is available immediately in your account and by email.

Is the data real and up to date?

Yes. We compile information from over 1,000 official sources in 32 countries, updated constantly.

Can I check cars from abroad too?

Yes. We cover vehicles registered in 32 European countries and beyond, identified by VIN.

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