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More than an MOT history check. One clear verdict.

Enter the number plate. You know what you're buying, before you go and see it.

Live DVSA MOT link: your report includes the full MOT test history and the mileage recorded at every test.

Enter the number plate

The number plate (VRM) exactly as it appears on the plate.

Instant result
  • Official data from DVSA MOT History
  • 拢3.95, one-time payment, no subscription
  • No account needed
  • 14-day money-back guarantee

Sample report

Ford Focus 路 2018

Strong candidate
  • Mileage history
    Nothing notable found

    Odometer reading is consistent at every check.

  • Service history
    Extra check recommended

    No service history known. Ask the seller for invoices and the service booklet.

In the full report

4 relevant points found for this model.

Coolant leak (cooling system/cylinder head)

See sample report

How it works

  1. Enter the car

    The number plate is enough.

  2. Review the risks

    Known issues for this model and risk signals to watch for.

  3. Go prepared

    With a test-drive checklist and concrete questions for the seller.

What we can and cannot see in the United Kingdom

We use the official data from DVSA MOT History and what you add from the listing. We always show where something comes from.

What the report includes

  • Official vehicle data from DVSA MOT History, combined with the listing you enter yourself
  • All earlier inspections and what failed at each one
  • Open recalls for this car
  • Known points to watch for this model, in plain language
  • Concrete questions for the seller and a test-drive checklist

What it does not include

  • No inspection: we do not see the car and do not assess its technical condition
  • No valuation: the report does not replace a professional valuation

Frequently asked questions

Do I need the number plate?

Yes, for the official data you do. The UK number plate (VRM) has 2 to 7 letters and digits (for example AA19AAA). Without a plate you can enter the car yourself. Then we do not check what you enter.

What does a report cost?

A full purchase report costs 拢3.95, a one-time payment. No account and no subscription. You see the preview first and decide after.

What if I'm not happy with the report?

Then you get your money back. Get in touch within 14 days of purchase via the contact page. We refund the full amount. You don't need to give a reason.

How fast do I get the report?

Usually one to a few minutes. The report is ready as soon as the analysis finishes.

Why pay when there's a free MOT history check?

A free MOT history check gives separate data. For example: the test dates, the mileage at each test and the result. Plateop pulls similar official data and does what the standalone check does not. We weigh everything into one verdict and look up known problems for this model. We judge the asking price and turn it into seller questions and a test drive checklist. You see the preview first and decide after that.

Do I need an account?

No. Plateop works without an account. We ask for no name, email address or password. We build no profile. You can reach your report through its own link.

How reliable is the advice?

The advice from Plateop is a tool, not a mechanic's verdict. We only name problems for this model when there is enough reliable knowledge. If we do not know something, we say so.