Documentation

Documentation and guides for using Vehiclepedia vehicle check services.

Getting Started

Vehiclepedia provides comprehensive vehicle history checks for UK vehicles. Our service offers both free and premium checks with data sourced from trusted authorities.

  • Free checks include MOT history, tax status, ownership, and basic vehicle information
  • Premium checks (£6) include finance status, stolen vehicle checks, and write-off information
  • All data is updated nightly from official sources

Data Sources

Our vehicle data comes from multiple trusted sources:

  • DVLA - Vehicle registration and ownership data
  • DVSA - MOT history and test results
  • Experian - Finance and credit information
  • Police National Computer - Stolen vehicle records
  • MIAFTR - Insurance write-off data
  • Glass's Guide - Vehicle valuations

For detailed information, visit our Data Sources page.

Service Types

Free Vehicle Check

Includes: MOT history, tax status, number of owners, import/export status, salvage status, and basic vehicle specifications.

Premium Vehicle Check

Includes all free check features plus: outstanding finance status, stolen vehicle verification, write-off history, and comprehensive vehicle history.

Contact

For technical questions or API integration inquiries, please contact us at hello@vehiclepedia.co.uk