Is It Stolen?
Around 100,000 vehicles are stolen in the UK every year, and many end up on the used car market with cloned plates or forged documents. A Police National Computer check is the only way to know for sure.
Complete stolen vehicle protection
Our premium check queries the Police National Computer — the same system used by every police force in the UK — in real time.
PNC Stolen Check
A real-time query against the Police National Computer, the central database used by all 43 UK police forces to record stolen vehicles.
Write-Off Cross-Reference
Stolen cars are often written off after recovery. We bundle the PNC check with MIAFTR write-off data to catch vehicles that were stolen and then insurance-claimed.
Finance Check Included
Our premium report also checks for outstanding finance — another common issue where you could lose the vehicle after purchase.
Plate & VIN Verification
We cross-reference registration details against DVLA records to help identify plate-cloned vehicles where stolen cars carry a legitimate car's plates.
AI Risk Assessment
Our AI evaluates the complete picture — stolen status, mileage patterns, write-off history, and ownership timeline — to give you a definitive risk rating.
Full History Report
The stolen check comes as part of a comprehensive report including MOT history, vehicle identity, specifications, valuation, and AI analysis.
Frequently asked questions
What happens if I buy a stolen car?
If the police discover the vehicle is stolen, they will seize it regardless of whether you purchased it in good faith. You will lose both the car and the money you paid. Your only recourse is to pursue the seller, who may be untraceable.
How does the PNC stolen check work?
We query the Police National Computer in real time using the vehicle's registration and chassis number. The PNC holds records of all vehicles reported stolen across every police force in the UK.
What are the signs of a stolen vehicle?
Warning signs include a price significantly below market value, reluctance to meet at the seller's home address, incomplete or missing documents, mismatched VIN plates, and pressure to complete the sale quickly. An independent PNC check removes the guesswork.
Is the stolen vehicle check free?
The PNC stolen check is part of our premium report (£9.99), which also includes write-off history, outstanding finance, safety recalls, professional valuation, and AI analysis. Our free check includes MOT history, DVLA data, and AI mileage fraud detection.
What is vehicle plate cloning?
Plate cloning is when a stolen vehicle is given the registration plates of a legitimate vehicle of the same make, model, and colour. This makes it harder to detect during casual police checks. A full VIN and PNC check is the reliable way to uncover cloning.
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Check if it's stolen — instantly
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