Check car by chassis number

Check a Car by Chassis Number

Check a Chinese car by its 17-character chassis number (VIN starting with L). Get the brand, model and year free, then verify accidents, title, ownership and true mileage before you buy.

+ Free instant preview+ Chinese vehicles (VIN starts with L)

What a chassis number check reveals

  • +Free preview — brand, model, year and manufacturer from the chassis number
  • +Accident count & damaged areas — in the Standard report
  • +Vehicle title — salvage, rebuilt and theft records (Standard report)
  • +Ownership history — previous owners and transfers (Standard report)
  • +Mileage & maintenance records in China — in the Premium report
  • +Insurance claims & risk grade — in the Premium report

How to check a car by chassis number

  1. 01

    Find the chassis number

    It is the 17-character code on the registration document, the driver-side door jamb, or the windscreen. On modern cars the chassis number and the VIN are the same code. Chinese vehicles start with L.

  2. 02

    Enter it above

    Type or paste the full chassis number into the search box and start the check. You get an instant free preview with the brand, model and year.

  3. 03

    Unlock the full history

    Open the full vehicle history report — accidents, damaged areas, title, ownership, mileage and insurance claims — when you need the full record before you buy.

Chassis number check in the UAE, Pakistan and Ghana

UAE

Chinese brands such as Jetour, Changan, Geely, BYD, Haval and MG are now common on the used market. Check the chassis number here for the car's history in China, and use the official UAE services for accidents recorded inside the country.

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Pakistan

Chinese brands such as Changan, MG, Haval, BAIC and Chery are now widely sold in Pakistan. Run the chassis number check here, then confirm owner and token tax on your provincial Excise & Taxation portal.

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Ghana

Imported Chinese cars often arrive with gaps in their paperwork. Check the chassis number first to confirm the model and year, then pull the history for accidents and mileage. Registration and roadworthy status are with the DVLA.

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Chassis number check — FAQ

How do I check a car by its chassis number?

Enter the 17-character chassis number in the box above. For a Chinese vehicle you get the brand, model, year and manufacturer free, then can open a full history report covering accidents, title, ownership and mileage.

Can I check a chassis number for free?

Yes. The brand, model, year and manufacturer preview is free for Chinese vehicles. The accident, title, ownership and mileage history is in the paid reports.

Is the chassis number the same as the VIN?

For any modern vehicle, yes. The chassis number is the 17-character VIN stamped on the car and printed on the registration papers. The terms are used interchangeably across the Gulf, South Asia and Africa.

Where do I find the chassis number?

Check the vehicle registration or title document first. On the car itself it is usually stamped on the driver-side door jamb, on the lower corner of the windscreen, or on the engine bay firewall.

Can I check an imported Chinese car by chassis number?

Yes. The report draws on Chinese records that local and Western lookups usually don't have, which is why imported Chinese cars often come back empty elsewhere.

Can I check a chassis number in the UAE, Ghana or Pakistan?

Yes. The check runs online from anywhere. Local registration details stay with your country's official registration authority.

Does it work for Japanese and Korean cars, or only Chinese ones?

Only Chinese vehicles — chassis numbers that start with L, such as BYD, Chery, Geely, Changan, Haval, Jetour and MG.