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Check VIN

VIN check and car history report.

Enter the VIN and see what has been recorded about the car: mileage, damage, service, theft, inspection and market value. You find out which car it is for free, before you pay.

Enter VIN number (17 characters)

The make, model and year are free. You only pay if you want the full report.

From VIN to historyIllustrative example
VIN entered
WBA31************
1Which car it isFree
Make
BMW
Model
320d xDrive
Year
2019

You confirm it is the car in the ad before you pay anything.

2What has been recorded about itFull report
  • MileagePossible rollback
  • Damage4 recorded
  • Total lossYes, in France
  • Service historyServices by year
  • Theft registerTheft recorded
  • Market valueEstimated range

What a VIN check tells you.

The report answers four questions. Tap a section to see what it contains.

01

Which car is it?

02

How has it been used?

  • Photos from the car's earlier listings, with number plates covered, and the mileage stated in the ad.

03

Has it been in an accident?

04

Can I buy it with peace of mind?

The car's whole story, in order.

The timeline puts everything we found on one line: delivery, services, damage, inspections. This is the real section from the sample report of a BMW 320d that went from Germany through France to Romania.

Sample reportSee the full report
Timeline
An overview of the entire report. All events are listed chronologically for a quick history review.
15 records saved
Note
Events are displayed chronologically, from the most recent to the oldest. The period covered depends on the data available for this vehicle.
Vehicle reported stolen
There is a record indicating that this vehicle was reported stolen. Please check the "Theft" section for more information.
07.2024
Romania
Mileage record
A mileage reading was recorded for this vehicle.
07.2024
Romania
Damage recorded
A record linked to a damage event was found in the car's history.
04.2023
Romania
Maintenance carried out
A periodic maintenance operation was recorded.

Free first, then the full report.

You don't pay to find out whether you typed the VIN correctly. First you see which car it is, then you decide.

  1. 1
    Free

    Enter the VIN

    The 17 characters on the registration document (field E) or at the base of the windscreen. Where to find it

  2. 2
    Free

    See which car it is

    The make, model and year appear right away, so you can confirm it is the car in the ad.

  3. 3
    Full report

    Choose your report

    One report, or a pack for several cars. See prices

  4. 4
    Full report

    Get the history

    Usually within minutes. The report stays in your account for 30 days; download it as a PDF or share it with a link.

What to check at the viewing.

The report shows the history found for the VIN. At the viewing you confirm the car's current condition and compare the information with what you see.

Where the data comes from →

  • Match the VIN on the car and in the papers

    On the windscreen, on the door pillar sticker and in field E of the registration document. All three must match the VIN in the report.

  • Check the damaged areas from the report

    Look for different paint shades, uneven panel gaps and replaced parts in exactly the areas the report marks.

  • Test drive and diagnostics

    The current state of the engine, gearbox and brakes is something you confirm behind the wheel and at a garage with a diagnostic tool.

VIN check questions.
What buyers want to know before their first check.
The VIN (vehicle identification number, also called the chassis number) is the 17-character code the manufacturer gives every car. You find it in field E of the registration document, at the base of the windscreen and on the body. Unlike the number plate, it does not change when the car moves to another country.
The car's make, model and year, so you can confirm it is the car in the ad. You only pay if you want the full history report.
Every section we find data for: mileage, damage from several countries, service history, theft check, Romanian ITP inspection for cars registered in Romania, estimated market value, technical data, factory equipment, emissions, a timeline and photos from past listings, when they exist.
Usually a few minutes. The report stays in your account for 30 days. You can download it as a PDF or send it to someone with a link.
That no records exist for that part of the history in the sources we checked. The data available differs from car to car and from country to country, so you fill that gap with paperwork and an inspection.
No, you need the VIN. The number plate changes on import or re-registration, while the VIN stays the same. Ask the seller for it or read it from the windscreen.
Yes. All you need is the VIN. The history from the country of origin stays linked to the VIN after the car is exported.
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Check guides.

What matters for a specific make, for a car from another country or for one part of the history.

Check the car before you pay a deposit.

All you need is the VIN. Seeing which car it is costs nothing.

Enter VIN number (17 characters)