Partial Number Plate Search: Find UK Vehicles Fast
Need to find a vehicle but only have part of the number plate? Our partial number plate search tool lets you locate UK vehicles using just 2-3 characters from a registration.
How It Works
Simply enter the characters you remember from the number plate, and our system searches millions of UK vehicle records instantly. You can refine results by adding:
- Vehicle make or model
- Colour
- Approximate year
- Additional characters as you remember them
What You'll Find
Each search result provides:
- MOT History - Test dates, results, and advisories
- Vehicle Specs - Engine size, fuel type, emissions
- Tax Status - Current road tax information
- Key Details - Make, model, year, and variant
Perfect For
- Car Research - Check vehicles before buying
- Incident Reports - When you only caught part of a plate
- General Lookups - Curiosity about vehicles you've spotted
- Professional Use - Garage and mechanic quick checks
Quick Tips
✅ Start with 2-3 characters you're most confident about
✅ Add filters if you get too many results
✅ Try different combinations if your first search doesn't work
✅ Use uppercase or lowercase - the system handles both
Get Started
Ready to find that vehicle? Our search tool is free to use and provides instant results.
Using publicly available DVLA data. All searches are completely legal and privacy-compliant.