Free MOT history check
Check a van before you travel to see it
Pop in the registration from the advert. We pull the DVSA’s MOT records and flag anything that needs a closer look: mileage that goes backwards, long gaps off the road, rust and problems that keep coming back.
Free check of the DVSA’s MOT records: mileage, gaps, failures and advisories.
What the check looks for
Four things we flag from the MOT history
Mileage that goes backwards
We line up every recorded reading. A drop can mean clocking, a swapped dashboard or a tester typo, and it’s worth asking about.
Long gaps off the road
Months without an MOT usually means storage or SORN. Vans that stand still can hide damp, seized brakes and perished seals.
Rust and repeat faults
Corrosion on the chassis or floor, and brakes, suspension or leaks that come up test after test.
Fails and advisories
Dangerous and major defects, and the advisories from the last test that you’ll want budget for.
Before you pay
What an MOT history can’t tell you
A clean MOT record is a good start, but it’s only part of the story. It can’t show you:
- Damp and leaks in the habitation area
- Whether the seller is the registered keeper on the V5C
- Outstanding finance, theft or insurance write-offs
- The condition of the van today, not just on test day
That’s what a SafeBuy viewing is for. We go and see the van, check the seller and the paperwork, and you watch it all on a live video call before any money moves.