Understand what your vehicle check is actually telling you.
Plain-English explainers on the checks that matter most before you buy — written from the same data MotorFile pulls from DVLA, DVSA and licensed vehicle history providers.
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What Do Cat S, N, A & B Mean? Write-Off Categories Explained
The UK's insurance write-off categories explained in plain English — what each one means for repairability, safety and value, and how to check if a specific car has a write-off record.
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How to Spot Mileage Clocking Using MOT History
Odometer fraud costs UK buyers millions every year. Here's how the free DVSA MOT history for any registration can reveal a mileage rollback — and what a genuine drop looks like versus a tester's typo.
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What Is a Private Plate Transfer, and Why Does It Matter?
Cherished and personalised number plates get moved between vehicles all the time. Here's what a plate transfer actually means for the car you're buying, and how to check a vehicle's transfer history.
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