License plate check, look up a car by registration

Enter a registration number to pull official vehicle data, free. Don't have the plate? Decode by VIN instead.

Norway plate lookup is currently unavailable here. Use the official Statens vegvesen check.

Plate lookup coverage and official checks

Plate lookup uses each country's official registry where available. For anywhere else, the free VIN decoder may provide identification and specifications; coverage varies.

Netherlands · NL

RDW, free & open

50+ official fields: make, model, first registration, APK/MOT, weights, fuel and more. No key needed.

United Kingdom · GB

DVLA + MOT history

DVLA vehicle details plus available DVSA MOT records and recorded test mileages.

Norway · NO

Statens vegvesen

Currently unavailable here. Check vehicle information with Statens vegvesen.

Israel · IL

Government registry

Available official registry details. Where a VIN is provided, you can use it for a VIN lookup.

How to check a plate

Pick the country

Choose where the car is registered from the country options above.

Enter the plate

Type the registration exactly as shown on the car, spaces and dashes don't matter.

Get the details

Available registry data appears after the lookup. UK results can include MOT records and test mileages.

Optional history report

Looking for more vehicle history?

This free tool combines identification, specifications and available public records. An optional carVertical report may include additional records, depending on the vehicle and country:

✓ Recorded mileage and possible discrepancies
✓ Accident & damage records
✓ Stolen-vehicle check
✓ Available registration and usage records

Check available history →

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License plate check FAQ

Which countries can I check by number plate?+

Netherlands (RDW), the United Kingdom (DVLA + DVSA MOT), and Israel. Norway plate lookup is currently unavailable here; use the official Statens vegvesen service separately. Coverage varies by vehicle and source. For other countries, try the VIN decoder.

Is the license-plate check free?+

Yes. Looking up a plate against the open registries is free and needs no registration.

What does the UK plate check show?+

DVLA vehicle details (make, colour, fuel, tax and MOT status) plus available DVSA MOT history, including recorded test mileages, which helps spot odometer issues.

I don't see my country, what can I do?+

Use the free VIN decoder on the home page. The VIN decoder can find identification details, specifications and model-level recall information. Coverage varies by vehicle and market.

No plate? Decode by VIN

A 17-character VIN can help identify a vehicle and find available specifications and model-level recall campaigns. Coverage varies by vehicle and market. Decode a VIN on the home page →