Stolen Vehicle Check

Verify a vehicle hasn't been reported stolen by checking against the UK's Police National Computer database.

A stolen vehicle check verifies whether a car has been reported stolen by checking against the Police National Computer (PNC) - the same database used by UK law enforcement. If you buy a stolen car, the police can seize it and you lose both the vehicle and your money.

Why Run a Stolen Vehicle Check?

Thousands of vehicles are stolen in the UK every year, and many end up being sold to unsuspecting buyers through private sales and online marketplaces. If you unknowingly purchase a stolen car, the police can seize it - leaving you without the vehicle and out of pocket.

A stolen vehicle check is the single most important verification you can do before buying a used car. It takes seconds and could save you thousands of pounds.

How the PNC Check Works

Our report cross-references the vehicle registration against the Police National Computer (PNC) - the same database used by UK law enforcement. The PNC holds records of all vehicles reported stolen across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

When you run a Safe Car Check, you'll see a clear stolen status indicator showing whether the vehicle has any active stolen markers. If a vehicle comes back as stolen, do not proceed with the purchase and report it to the police.

What's Included

PNC stolen vehicle database check
Clear pass/fail status indicator
Plus finance, write-off, mileage and MOT checks

Signs a Vehicle Might Be Stolen

Unusually low price

If a deal seems too good to be true, it probably is. Stolen cars are often sold well below market value for a quick sale.

Reluctance to provide documents

A legitimate seller should have the V5C logbook, MOT certificate and service history readily available.

Mismatched details

Check that the VIN on the vehicle matches the V5C. Look for signs of tampered VIN plates.

Pressure to buy quickly

Thieves want to offload stolen vehicles fast. Be wary of sellers who refuse to let you run checks.

Check If a Vehicle Is Stolen

Enter a registration to run a comprehensive vehicle check including stolen status, finance, write-offs and more.

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