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Who are the DVLA?

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is a Government organisation in Great Britain responsible for:

  • Registering all vehicles
  • Issuing driving licences
  • Maintaining a database of all drivers and vehicles

Ensuring vehicle owners pay road tax or Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) As a result, the DVLA manages an extensive collection of driver and vehicle data. Total Car Check has access to this data, including records of vehicles’ registered keepers. A keeper is the individual who possesses and operates the vehicle. They are identified as the registered owner on the pink V5C registration certificate issued by the DVLA.

What’s included in a DVLA check?

Our free initial vehicle check provides essential information sourced from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) for any vehicle registered in Great Britain. Also, this service provides the current tax and MOT status, along with their make, model, fuel type, colour, and other spec details.

Additional DVLA services

E10 petrol is a fuel that contains up to 10% ethanol, a renewable alcohol made from plants. To check if your vehicle can run on E10 petrol, refer to the owner's manual or the manufacturer's website for fuel compatibility information. You can also use online tools like the UK Government E10 vehicle compatibility checker to verify if your specific make, model, and year of manufacture are compatible with E10 petrol. These resources will help ensure your vehicle can safely and efficiently use E10 fuel.

Your Questions Answered

We can provide a report for a vehicle a few weeks after it has been registered, re-registered, or had a plate change. This is because the DVLA supplies these records only once a month.

To check the registered keeper of a vehicle, you need to write to the DVLA directly. You have to request car owner details by submitting a request information about the registered keeper of a vehicle. The DVLA provides access to this information only if you have a valid and legitimate reason.

Use the driving record service to see details regarding your driver's licence. You can share your driving history with another person, verify which cars you can drive, and look up any points or disqualifications on your licence.

Ensuring the accuracy of your driver's licence details is crucial. If you want to share your driving licence details with someone else, you can view your driving licence online or request a check code.