UK dealer records · ex-taxi check

Was my car a taxi?

Already bought it, or about to? Check licensing records by registration and see the service history in the same report.

✓ Free MOT preview✓ Dealer service records✓ Ex-taxi check included✓ £7.99, no account

1. Enter the reg

We confirm the make, model and MOT record so you know it is the right car.

2. See the free preview

MOT dates, results and mileage trail from DVSA, free.

3. Unlock the report

£7.99 for the dealer service history and taxi check. Opens instantly.

How to tell if a car was a taxi

The quickest reliable way is a records check against taxi and private-hire licences. The V5C logbook does not always say, and many private-hire cars look identical to normal cars once the signs come off.

What to do if it was

It is legal to sell an ex-taxi, but it is information that affects value. If you have just bought one and were not told, keep the report and speak to the seller or dealer. Dealers must not mislead buyers about a car's history.

Included in every report

Every £7.99 report includes the taxi check and the dealer service history, so you get both answers in one go.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a service history check cost?

The MOT preview is free. The full report, with dealer service records and the ex-taxi check, costs £7.99 per car.

Do I need an account?

No. Pay as a guest and your report opens straight away, with a private link you can bookmark.

Which cars are covered?

Service records are available for most major manufacturers that keep digital service books. Coverage varies by brand and by whether the garage uploaded the visit.

What if no service records are found?

The report says so plainly and still includes the taxi check. Records come from manufacturer systems, so services at independent garages may not appear.

Where does the MOT data come from?

From the official DVSA MOT history service, the same data GOV.UK uses.

Can I get a refund?

If our system fails to produce a report you get a full refund. Email us with the registration and payment time.