REGUP

Navigation

About Us Contact Us

Stolen Check

Enter the number plate to continue.
From £3.99
Police stolen marker check by registration
UK number plateSecure checkout next

Stolen Car Check

Enter a UK number plate to check for an active police stolen marker before you view, pay a deposit or collect the vehicle.

Stolen riskNumber plate lookupBuyer safetyFast flow
Check This Vehicle →
Stolen statusREGUP check flow
Risk focusstolen vehicle markers
Fast checkoutSelected item ready
UK reg inputStart with the vehicle registration.
Focused report itemStolen Car Check selected.
Fast checkoutBuilt to reduce checkout steps.
Trusted dataUses DVLA and DVSA source data where available.

Check if a car is reported stolen

Enter a UK number plate to run a stolen car check and see whether the vehicle carries an active police stolen marker before you view, pay a deposit or collect it. 

Theft record

See whether the registration is linked to a current stolen marker on police records.

Buyer risk

A stolen vehicle can be seized by the police, and buyers rarely recover the money paid.

Simple flow 

Enter the plate, confirm the stolen check and continue to checkout.
Check the Sample Vehicle Report →

Why run this check?

  • A stolen vehicle can be reclaimed by the police at any time
  • Buyers of stolen cars usually lose both the car and the money
  • Cloned cars hide theft behind a copied identity, so the plate alone is not proof
  • A stolen marker is worth checking before travelling or paying a deposit

What a stolen car check shows

A REGUP stolen car check reviews theft records linked to a UK registration, drawing on police and insurer sources where available.
  • Stolen marker: whether the vehicle is currently recorded as stolen.
  • Record date: when a theft was last recorded against the vehicle, where available.
  • Record count: how many theft-related records are linked to the registration.
  • Police force: the force handling the case, where that detail is available for follow-up.

What the result means

Active stolen marker

The vehicle is currently recorded as stolen. Do not buy it. If you are viewing it, contact the police on 101. 

No active marker

There is no current stolen record showing at the time of the check. This reflects records available on the check date and does not show resolved past thefts.

Why use this check

Why use a stolen car check

Run it before viewing, negotiating, paying a deposit or arranging collection. A stolen car looks identical to a legitimate one, so the check does work the advert cannot.

How the REGUP check works

Enter the UK registration, confirm the stolen check and continue through checkout to unlock the result for that vehicle.

Buyer warning

Confirm the seller's address matches the V5C, and that the VIN on the car matches the logbook. Cloning pairs a stolen car with a copied identity, so mismatched paperwork is a serious warning sign. 
Ready to run a stolen car check? Check this vehicle →

Why this check matters

What this check helps you review

Whether a UK vehicle carries an active police stolen marker.

Before you pay

Use the stolen result alongside the V5C, seller ID and VIN before handing over money. 

If a car is flagged

Do not proceed, and contact the police on 101 with the registration. 
Cloning risk: A clean-looking plate can hide a stolen car, so confirm identity as well as the marker.

Use with a full history check

Combine with finance, write-off, mileage and valuation data for stronger protection. 

Buyer safety checklist

Warning points

Meet at the address on the V5C, never a car park or lay-by. Never buy without a logbook. Match the VIN on the car to the logbook.

Questions to ask

Ask why the car is being sold, who the registered keeper is, and whether outstanding finance exists, since finance and theft risks often appear together.

Buyer tip

A low price on an in-demand model is a common sign of a stolen or cloned car. Run the check before travelling.

Stolen Check FAQs

What is a stolen car check?

It helps identify whether a vehicle may have stolen risk markers recorded against it where data is available.

Why check if a car is stolen before buying?

Buying a stolen vehicle can lead to losing the car and the money paid, even if you bought it in good faith.

Can I check a stolen car by registration?

Yes. Enter the UK registration number and REGUP will prepare the stolen check flow for that vehicle.

Should I also check finance and write-off history?

Yes. Stolen checks are only one risk area. Finance, mileage and write-off checks give a wider picture before buying.

How do I check if a car is stolen in the UK?

Enter the registration to run a stolen car check with REGUP. It reviews police and insurer theft records linked to the plate and shows whether an active stolen marker is present.

What should I do if a car is reported stolen?

Do not buy it. If you are dealing with a seller, contact the police on 101 with the registration and location. Buyers of stolen cars usually lose both the vehicle and their money.

Does a stolen check show past thefts?

It reflects whether the vehicle is currently recorded as stolen at the time of the check. Resolved past thefts that have been recovered and released are not shown as active.

Can a cloned car pass a stolen check?

A clone copies a legitimate identity, so always confirm the VIN and the seller's address as well as the stolen marker.

Ready to run stolen car check?

Enter the registration above and continue with the existing REGUP report flow.

Check This Vehicle →