How to Check If Your Car Is Taxed (3 Free Methods)

3 free ways to check if any UK car is taxed. Use DVLA's official data to verify tax status, expiry date, and MOT in seconds.

How to Check If Your Car Is Taxed

There are three free ways to check if any UK vehicle is currently taxed.

Method 1: IsItTaxed.co.uk (Recommended)

The fastest way. Enter any UK registration and get:

• Tax status and expiry date
• MOT status and expiry date
• Annual tax cost
• Estimated fuel economy
• Vehicle details

No sign-up needed. Unlimited checks. Results in under 2 seconds.

Check your vehicle now

Method 2: GOV.UK

Visit the official DVLA service at gov.uk/check-vehicle-tax. You'll need the vehicle's registration number. It only shows tax and MOT status — no cost, MPG, or extras.

Method 3: DVLA app

The DVLA's official app lets you check tax status, but it's slower and less feature-rich than web tools.

Why should you check?

• Buying a used car? Verify the seller's claims about tax status
• Own a fleet? Keep track of multiple vehicles
• Just curious? Check any car on the road — it's completely legal and free

Bonus: Set a reminder

Don't just check — set a free WhatsApp reminder so you never miss your tax or MOT expiry. Available after you run a check on our site.