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Van History Check

Buying a van? Check its full history first. Works for every van — Transit, Sprinter, Vivaro, Crafter, Berlingo, you name it.

Spot hidden damage, clocked mileage, theft records, outstanding finance and more.

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What's in a van report?

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Damage history

Past accidents, bodywork repairs, and insurance write-offs on vans.

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Mileage verification

Spot odometer rollbacks — critical on high-mileage work vans.

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Theft records

Check if the van has been reported stolen in any database.

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Finance check

Outstanding finance agreements — don't inherit someone else's debt.

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Ownership history

Number of previous keepers and how the van has been used.

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Service records

Maintenance history — essential for ex-fleet and ex-company vans.

Why van checks matter more than car checks

🚐 Vans work harder than cars. Most do 30,000+ miles a year loaded to the roof. Mileage clocking is rampant in the van trade.

💸 Ex-fleet vans look mint outside but may have 200k on the clock. A history check reveals the real story behind a cheap panel van.

⚡ A report takes under 2 minutes — just enter the van's reg plate or VIN and get the full picture before you hand over the cash.

🇬🇧 1 in 4 used vans in the UK has some form of hidden history. Don't be the buyer who finds out after.

Van Running Cost Calculator

Real-world data. Compare diesel vs electric van costs side by side.

⛽ Diesel Van

Combined MPG40.4 mpg
CO₂ emissions184 g/km
Fuel cost (15,000 mi)£2,397
Annual service£350
Road tax (VED)£335
Insurance (avg)£1,200
Total / year£4,282

⚡ Electric Van

Efficiency3.1 mi/kWh
Battery74 kWh
WLTP range236 miles
Energy cost (15,000 mi)£1,577
Annual service£150
Road tax (VED)£0 (exempt)
Insurance (avg)£1,400
Total / year£3,127
5,00050,000
0% (all public)100% (all home)

⚡ Electric saves £1,154/year

That's £96/month · Diesel @ £1.42/L · Home elec @ 24.5p/kWh · Public @ 65p/kWh

Data sources: official manufacturer specs, UK DVLA VED rates 2025/26, MoneySuperMarket avg insurance quotes, Ofgem price cap rates. Real-world figures may vary.

Found your van? Check it first 🚐

Enter any van's reg plate or VIN for a full history report.

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