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Check vehicle tax
Check whether a vehicle has up-to-date tax or is registered off the road (SORN), using its registration number.
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Tax, MOT and insurance
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Check MOT history
Look up previous MOT results, recorded mileage and when the next MOT is due using the vehicle registration number.
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Check your vehicle insurance
Use MIB’s free Check Your Vehicle service to see whether a live policy is recorded in Navigate. Only check a vehicle you own or have the legal right to drive.
Check your vehicle insurance ↗ (opens in a new tab)A recorded policy does not confirm that you personally have the right cover to drive. Check your policy documents or ask your insurer. Recent policies may take several days to appear.
Licence and vehicle information
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View your driving licence
View or share your driving licence information. For licences issued in England, Wales or Scotland.
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How many are left?
Explore UK vehicle numbers by make and model using published licensing statistics. Figures are periodic statistics, not a live count.
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Kwik Fit · Tyre pressure lookup
Find your tyre pressures
Look up suggested tyre pressures by registration number. Confirm the tyre size and use your vehicle handbook or pressure label for your load; check pressures cold.
Look up tyre pressures ↗ (opens in a new tab)Wheel-Size · Wheel specifications
Bolt patterns and wheel sizes
Research PCD (bolt pattern), offset, centre bore and tyre sizes by make, model and year. Select the correct generation, version and market.
Look up wheel specifications ↗ (opens in a new tab)A matching bolt pattern alone does not confirm fit. Also verify wheel width, offset, centre bore, load rating, fasteners and brake/tyre clearance with the manufacturer or a qualified wheel specialist.
Oil, bulbs and maintenance
Comma · Oils and fluids
Find the right oil
Search Comma’s vehicle recommendations for oils and fluids. Confirm the exact engine and required manufacturer specification in your handbook.
Visit Comma Oil Finder ↗ (opens in a new tab)OSRAM · Vehicle bulb finder
Find replacement bulbs
Look up lighting options for your vehicle. Confirm the model, year, headlamp type and UK road-use approval before buying.
Visit OSRAM Bulb Finder ↗ (opens in a new tab)RAC · Dashboard guidance
Understand warning lights
Read explanations of common dashboard symbols and suggested actions. Follow your vehicle handbook; a guide cannot diagnose the cause of a warning light.
Read the RAC warning light guide ↗ (opens in a new tab)Safety recalls
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Check safety recalls
Find the official routes to check vehicle, part and accessory safety recalls. Use the manufacturer’s vehicle-specific check where directed.
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