A sample full history report

Three example reports, with the words the Roadworthy app shows. The cars, plates, companies and records in them are made up. A report on a real car shows what's on record for that car.

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Something found

Example report

A made-up Audi A4 with more than one record in most parts. Each record is listed with its own dates, newest first.

Full history report

AUDI A4

UKZZ66 RST

Made in 2016GreyDiesel

Checked on 16 October 2026 at 19:52

Experian's record for this car was last updated on 15 October 2026.

At a glance

4found5to note2clear

Stolen

Data provided by Experian, from the Police National Computer

Marked stolen now

Reported stolen on14 August 2025
Police forceWest Midlands Police
Phone number101
Record last updated15 August 2025

Not marked stolen now

Reported stolen on3 March 2017
Police forceThames Valley Police
Phone number101
Record last updated20 April 2017

What to do

Don't buy it, and don't challenge the seller yourself. Call the police force on the record marked stolen now and give them the registration.

Finance

Data provided by Experian

Agreement 1

TypePersonal contract purchase
Agreement started2 June 2024
Length of agreement48 months
Finance companyNorthway Motor Finance
Phone number0306 999 0123
Car named on the agreementAUDI A4 S LINE
Record last updated3 June 2024

Agreement 2

TypeHire purchase
Agreement started9 September 2019
Length of agreement36 months
Finance companyA Finance Co
Phone number01632 960123
Car named on the agreementAUDI A4
Record last updated9 September 2019

What to do

Before you pay, call each finance company and ask whether its agreement has been paid off.

Insurers' write-off register

Data provided by Experian, from the Motor Insurance Anti-Fraud and Theft Register

Loss on 3 March 2023

An insurer recorded it as a write-off, Category S: structural damage.

CauseFlood
DamageFront
Rear nearside
Added to the register20 March 2023
InsurerExample Mutual

What it means

A Category S car has damage to its structural frame or chassis. It can go back on the road once it's repaired to a roadworthy condition. Its log book notes the category.

Loss on 14 June 2015

An insurer recorded it as a write-off, Category C.

Experian's descriptionRepairable damage, repair cost over the car's value
CauseAccident
DamageNot on record
Added to the registerNot on record
InsurerExample Insurance Co

What to do

Ask what was repaired after each loss, and by whom. Have it inspected, and get insurance quotes before you agree to buy.

Cat S and Cat N: what a write-off category means

Scrapped

Data provided by Experian, from DVLA records

Imported and exported

Data provided by Experian, from DVLA records

Import

Import date1 April 2016
Imported from outside the EUNo
Used before it was registered in the UKYes
First registeredNot on record
First registered in the UKNot on record

Export

Recorded as exported nowNo
Recorded as exported in the pastYes
Export date2 November 2015

What to do

Ask the seller to explain before you go further.

Mileage

From the MOT history, DVSA

At its MOT on 6 March 2023 it read 43,210 miles, lower than the 51,980 miles read on 2 March 2022.

At its MOT on 9 March 2019 it read 30,005 miles, lower than the 33,600 miles read on 1 March 2018.

3 June 202648,120 miles
6 March 202343,210 miles, lower
2 March 202251,980 miles
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At its MOT on 6 March 2023 it read 43,210 miles, lower than the 51,980 miles read on 2 March 2022.

At its MOT on 9 March 2019 it read 30,005 miles, lower than the 33,600 miles read on 1 March 2018.

3 June 202648,120 miles
6 March 202343,210 miles, lower
2 March 202251,980 miles
5 March 202040,100 miles
9 March 201930,005 miles, lower
1 March 201833,600 miles

What to do

Ask the seller why. It can be a mistake made at the test, or the mileage may have been altered.

Plate changes

Data provided by Experian

From ZZ12 GHJ to ZZ66 RST3 March 2023
From ZZ70 DEF to ZZ12 GHJ8 August 2019
From ZZ09 KLM to ZZ70 DEF1 January 2017
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From ZZ12 GHJ to ZZ66 RST

Plate transfer date3 March 2023
Recorded at DVLA10 March 2023
Plate transfer typeMarker

From ZZ70 DEF to ZZ12 GHJ

Plate transfer date8 August 2019
Recorded at DVLA15 August 2019
Plate transfer typeMarker

From ZZ09 KLM to ZZ70 DEF

Plate transfer date1 January 2017
Recorded at DVLA9 January 2017
Plate transfer typeMarker

From ZZ58 PQR to ZZ09 KLM

Plate transfer date3 February 2014
Recorded at DVLA11 February 2014
Plate transfer typeDataMove

Colour changes

Data provided by Experian

Original colourWhite

Previous colours

Blackuntil 2 June 2024
Reduntil 14 April 2021
Whiteuntil 9 September 2018

Keepers

Data provided by Experian

Last change of keeper5 May 2024

This counts registered keepers before the current one. It doesn't show who the current keeper is.

Earlier keeper records

Changed on 11 July 20202 previous keepers then
Changed on 2 February 20171 previous keeper then

Log book (V5C)

Log books on record3
Issued6 May 2024
Issued12 July 2020
Issued3 February 2017

What to do

Ask to see the log book and check its issue date. The latest on record is 6 May 2024.

How to check a log book (V5C) before you buy

VIN check

Data provided by Experian

VIN on record for this registrationends 52018

Vehicle Identity Check

3 Vehicle Identity Checks are on record, newest first.

4 May 2016Pass
18 April 2016Refer
Date not on recordPass

What to do

Check the VIN on the car and on the log book end the same way.

FROM DVLA AND DVSA

From DVLA and DVSA

TaxTaxed until 1 March 2027
MOTValid until 3 June 2027

MOT history

3 June 2026Passed · 48,120 miles1 advisory
6 March 2023Failed · 43,210 miles1 dangerous defect, 1 major defect
2 March 2022Passed · 51,980 milesNo defects or advisories
Every test, defect and advisory (3)Every test, defect and advisory (3)

Summary

MOTs6
Passed first time5
Needed a retest1
Dangerous defects1
Advisories1

MOT results

3 Jun 2026

PASS

48,120 miles · +4,910 since last MOT

ADVISORY Front tyres wearing close to the legal limit

6 Mar 2023

FAIL

43,210 miles

8,770 lower than the previous reading

DANGEROUS Brake pipe excessively corroded

MAJOR Offside headlamp not working

2 Mar 2022

PASS

51,980 miles · +11,880 since last MOT

No MOT for 12 months

A vehicle cannot be taxed or used on the road without an MOT

5 Mar 2020

PASS

40,100 miles · +10,095 since last MOT

9 Mar 2019

PASS

30,005 miles

3,595 lower than the previous reading

1 Mar 2018

PASS

33,600 miles

Records start in 2005 for cars, motorcycles and vans in Great Britain, 2017 in Northern Ireland, and 2018 for HGVs, buses and coaches. Earlier tests were never recorded digitally.

Safety recall

From DVSA

What to do

Ask the seller whether it has been fixed. You can also check for a recall on GOV.UK.

A check of the records on 16 October 2026. It isn't an inspection of the car, it doesn't show whether the seller is the keeper, and it can't show a clone. Offered by Happy Path Apps Ltd · Terms of sale · Privacy

Nothing found

Example report

A made-up Ford Fiesta where nothing is found. Only its previous keepers are to note, and each part still says what it looked at.

Full history report

FORD FIESTA ZETEC

UKZZ19 MTX

Made in 2019RedPetrol

Checked on 16 October 2026 at 19:52

The date Experian's record was last updated isn't on record.

At a glance

1to note10clear

Stolen

Data provided by Experian, from the Police National Computer

Finance

Data provided by Experian

Insurers' write-off register

Data provided by Experian, from the Motor Insurance Anti-Fraud and Theft Register

Scrapped

Data provided by Experian, from DVLA records

Imported and exported

Data provided by Experian, from DVLA records

Mileage

From the MOT history, DVSA

The latest reading was 31,240 miles, on 3 June 2026.

Plate changes

Data provided by Experian

Colour changes

Data provided by Experian

Keepers

Data provided by Experian

Last change of keeper12 May 2024

This counts registered keepers before the current one. It doesn't show who the current keeper is.

Log book (V5C)

Latest issued20 May 2024
Log books on record1

What to do

Ask to see the log book and check its issue date. The latest on record is 20 May 2024.

How to check a log book (V5C) before you buy

VIN check

Data provided by Experian

VIN on record for this registrationends 41207

Vehicle Identity Check

No Vehicle Identity Check on record.

What to do

Check the VIN on the car and on the log book end the same way.

FROM DVLA AND DVSA

From DVLA and DVSA

TaxTaxed until 1 February 2027
MOTValid until 2 June 2027

MOT history

3 June 2026Passed · 31,240 milesNo defects or advisories
1 June 2025Passed · 24,100 miles1 advisory
2 June 2024Passed · 17,050 milesNo defects or advisories
Every test, defect and advisory (1)Every test, defect and advisory (1)

Summary

MOTs3
Passed first time3
Advisories1

MOT results

3 Jun 2026

PASS

31,240 miles · +7,140 since last MOT

1 Jun 2025

PASS

24,100 miles · +7,050 since last MOT

ADVISORY Nearside rear tyre slightly worn

2 Jun 2024

PASS

17,050 miles

Records start in 2005 for cars, motorcycles and vans in Great Britain, 2017 in Northern Ireland, and 2018 for HGVs, buses and coaches. Earlier tests were never recorded digitally.

Safety recall

From DVSA

A check of the records on 16 October 2026. It isn't an inspection of the car, it doesn't show whether the seller is the keeper, and it can't show a clone. Offered by Happy Path Apps Ltd · Terms of sale · Privacy

A part didn't come back

Example report

The same car when the stolen check didn't come back. It's marked "Not checked", never shown as clear.

Full history report

FORD FIESTA ZETEC

UKZZ19 MTX

Made in 2019RedPetrol

Checked on 16 October 2026 at 19:52

The date Experian's record was last updated isn't on record.

At a glance

1to note1not checked9clear

Stolen

Data provided by Experian, from the Police National Computer

It doesn't mean the car isn't recorded as stolen. Tell us at happypathapps@gmail.com and we'll check this part again for you.

Finance

Data provided by Experian

Insurers' write-off register

Data provided by Experian, from the Motor Insurance Anti-Fraud and Theft Register

Scrapped

Data provided by Experian, from DVLA records

Imported and exported

Data provided by Experian, from DVLA records

Mileage

From the MOT history, DVSA

The latest reading was 31,240 miles, on 3 June 2026.

Plate changes

Data provided by Experian

Colour changes

Data provided by Experian

Keepers

Data provided by Experian

Last change of keeper12 May 2024

This counts registered keepers before the current one. It doesn't show who the current keeper is.

Log book (V5C)

Latest issued20 May 2024
Log books on record1

What to do

Ask to see the log book and check its issue date. The latest on record is 20 May 2024.

How to check a log book (V5C) before you buy

VIN check

Data provided by Experian

VIN on record for this registrationends 41207

Vehicle Identity Check

No Vehicle Identity Check on record.

What to do

Check the VIN on the car and on the log book end the same way.

FROM DVLA AND DVSA

From DVLA and DVSA

TaxTaxed until 1 February 2027
MOTValid until 2 June 2027

MOT history

3 June 2026Passed · 31,240 milesNo defects or advisories
1 June 2025Passed · 24,100 miles1 advisory
2 June 2024Passed · 17,050 milesNo defects or advisories
Every test, defect and advisory (1)Every test, defect and advisory (1)

Summary

MOTs3
Passed first time3
Advisories1

MOT results

3 Jun 2026

PASS

31,240 miles · +7,140 since last MOT

1 Jun 2025

PASS

24,100 miles · +7,050 since last MOT

ADVISORY Nearside rear tyre slightly worn

2 Jun 2024

PASS

17,050 miles

Records start in 2005 for cars, motorcycles and vans in Great Britain, 2017 in Northern Ireland, and 2018 for HGVs, buses and coaches. Earlier tests were never recorded digitally.

Safety recall

From DVSA

A check of the records on 16 October 2026. It isn't an inspection of the car, it doesn't show whether the seller is the keeper, and it can't show a clone. Offered by Happy Path Apps Ltd · Terms of sale · Privacy

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