Vehicle Check

Getting a vehicle check can be worth it, as buying a van can be a big investment of your money and a long-term commitment. It’s important that you buy a van that’s safe and matches the description as what’s promised, especially when it comes to used vans to minimise the risk of getting a damaged, stolen, or clocked van.

Vehicle Check at Auto Trader does a number plate check and uses information from various trusted sources, including the police database, DVLA, insurance companies and finance houses. This information provides you with a complete picture of the vehicle’s background to help you make an informed purchase decision about the van.

You can carry out a Vehicle Check on Auto Trader in two simple steps:

1. Enter your number plate and sign-up on Auto Trader.
2. Register your personal details and your method of payment (don’t worry - we don’t store your payment details to keep them secure).

That’s it! Once the payment has been made, you’ll get your Vehicle Check Report which provides you with all details about the van’s history. You can access this report any time and as many times as you want.

Auto Trader’s Vehicle Check provides a full environmental report for the van, including data related to CO2 emissions, the year of manufacture, and annual road tax rate.

These van details are becoming increasingly important as the government and local councils are taking measures to reduce transport emissions by introducing clean air zones (CAZ) and ultra-low emission zones (ULEZ).

Using Vehicle Check, you can find out if the used van passes the CO2 level requirements of the area you live in and how it’ll impact your carbon footprint.