Free UK vehicle check

Check your tax.
Official vehicle status.

See the current tax status and official vehicle details.

Cars and van supported by MotorFence
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What your vehicle tax check includes

The check returns the current tax status alongside key vehicle details supplied by official sources. Use it before selling, buying or reviewing your own vehicle records.

UK registration plate used for an online tax check
Start with the registration
Motorist reviewing vehicle information online
Review the official record
Vehicle on a London road after checking its tax status
Make a better-informed decision

Current tax status

See whether the official record currently shows the vehicle as taxed or untaxed.

Vehicle identity details

Confirm details such as make, colour, fuel type and year against the vehicle.

Planning to sell?

Once you have checked the record, MotorFence can help with a no-obligation valuation.

Vehicle tax questions

Where does the vehicle information come from?

MotorFence retrieves vehicle information from official UK vehicle data services using the registration you enter.

Does this replace the vehicle’s documents?

No. Treat the online result as a useful check and compare it with the vehicle, its documents and any information provided by the registered keeper.

Can I value the vehicle after checking it?

Yes. Return to the MotorFence homepage and enter the registration to begin a no-obligation vehicle valuation.