UK MOT dataFord Fiesta MOT Failures: What Fails Most, From 1.3 Million 2024 Tests
The most common Ford Fiesta MOT failures, pass rate by year and age, and petrol vs diesel, from our analysis of every 2024 DVSA Fiesta test.
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How to decode a VIN or chassis number, find the real manufacturing date, and check registration on the official services before you buy.
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UK MOT dataMOT Pass Rate by Car Model: 2024 Data for 32.6 Million Tests
First-time MOT pass rates for the 29 most-tested cars in Great Britain, compared at the same age, from our analysis of every 2024 DVSA test record.
UK MOT dataVauxhall Corsa MOT Failures: Common Problems From 820,000 2024 Tests
The most common Vauxhall Corsa MOT failures, including coil springs and the engine warning light, plus pass rate by age, from every 2024 DVSA Corsa test.
UK MOT dataVW Golf MOT Pass Rate: How It Compares, From 815,000 2024 Tests
Volkswagen Golf MOT pass rate by age and year, petrol vs diesel at the same age, and the most common Golf MOT failures, from every 2024 DVSA test.
Manufacturing dateBike Manufacturing Date by Chassis Number: What It Shows
A bike chassis number shows the maker and model year, not the month. See the year letter table, maker prefixes and where to read the exact month.
Motorcycles & ATVsCan-Am VIN Decoder: Outlander, Maverick, Spyder and Ryker
Decode a Can-Am VIN for an Outlander, Maverick, Defender, Spyder or Ryker. See BRP's 2BX, 3JB and 3JC prefixes, model codes, plant letters and where to look.
Motorcycles & ATVsClub Car Serial Number Lookup: Find the Year and Model
Decode a Club Car serial number: the letter prefix gives the model, the next four digits the year and week. Plus Onward and Carryall LSV VINs decoded by NHTSA.
Motorcycles & ATVsEZGO Serial Number Lookup: Year and Model by Serial
Find the year and model of an E-Z-GO cart from its serial and date code labels. TXT and RXV label spots, why EZGO has no public chart, and Liberty LSV VINs.
Motorcycles & ATVsGolf Cart Serial Number Lookup: Year, Model and VIN
Look up a golf cart serial number to find the year and model. Club Car, EZGO and Yamaha formats, where the label hides, and when a street-legal cart has a VIN.
Motorcycles & ATVsHonda Motorcycle VIN Decoder: Bikes, ATVs and Old Frames
Decode a Honda motorcycle, ATV or Pioneer VIN with real NHTSA results. Match frame code to engine number, read year and plant, handle pre-1981 frames.
Motorcycles & ATVsKTM VIN Decoder: Read KTM, Husqvarna and GasGas VINs
Decode a KTM VIN, plus Husqvarna and GasGas bikes that share the VBK prefix. Model codes, the power and engine-size digits, Mattighofen plant code and VIN spot.
Motorcycles & ATVsPolaris VIN Decoder: RZR, Ranger, Sportsman and Slingshot
Decode a Polaris VIN for a RZR, Ranger, Sportsman, Slingshot or snowmobile with real NHTSA decodes, model codes, plant letters and where the VIN is stamped.
Motorcycles & ATVsSuzuki Motorcycle VIN Decoder: GSX-R, Hayabusa, KingQuad
Decode a Suzuki motorcycle VIN with real NHTSA results for the GSX-8R, Hayabusa and DR650. Read the 49-state or California letter, plant code and KingQuad gaps.
VIN guidesJeep VIN Decoder: Wrangler, Grand Cherokee & Engine Codes
Jeep VIN decoder guide: what each of the 17 characters means on a Wrangler, Gladiator, Grand Cherokee, Cherokee or Compass, with engine and plant codes.
VIN guidesBMW VIN Decoder: BMW VIN Number Breakdown by Position
BMW VIN decoder guide: what each of the 17 characters means, BMW WMI codes, plant codes such as Spartanburg, and why option codes are not in the VIN itself.
VIN guidesMercedes VIN Decoder: Mercedes-Benz VIN Number Breakdown
Mercedes VIN decoder guide: what WDD, W1K, W1N and 4JG mean, how positions 4–8 code the model, plant codes for Alabama and Charleston, and Sprinter VINs.
Motorcycles & ATVsATV VIN Decoder: Decode Polaris, Yamaha, Honda & Can-Am
ATV VIN decoder guide: why ATVs have 17-character VINs, ATV and UTV maker codes from NHTSA vPIC, decoded Polaris, Yamaha examples, VIN locations, theft checks.
Vehicle checksCalifornia VIN Verification: REG 31 Form Guide
California VIN verification explained: when the DMV needs a REG 31, who can sign it, how to register an out-of-state car, and free checks before you buy.
VIN guidesCar Specs by VIN: What a Decode Shows and What It Misses
Car specs by VIN: what a free decode returns (engine size, body, drive, GVWR, plant, trim), NHTSA vPIC examples, and where to find options, paint and tires.
Vehicle checksCarfax vs NMVTIS: Which Vehicle History Report to Use
Carfax vs NMVTIS: what each report covers, who can buy an NMVTIS report, where Carfax fits on the DOJ provider list, and the free checks to run alongside them.
VIN guidesChevy Engine Code by VIN: 8th Digit Chart for Silverado
Chevy engine code by VIN: the 8th character is the engine. Charts for Silverado, Silverado HD, Tahoe, Suburban, Equinox, Camaro and Corvette, with GM RPO codes.
Vehicle checksDMV VIN Lookup: Free State Title Checks and Their Limits
DMV VIN lookup explained: which state DMVs offer a free title status check by VIN, why owner names stay private under the DPPA, and when NMVTIS is better.
Vehicle checksFlorida VIN Check & Verification: Form HSMV 82042 Guide
Florida VIN check: who can sign form HSMV 82042, which vehicles need VIN verification, what to bring, and the free FLHSMV MVCheck title lookup for used buyers.
VIN guidesFord Engine Code by VIN: 8th Digit Chart for F-150
Ford engine code by VIN: the 8th character is the engine. Charts for the F-150, Super Duty, Explorer, Bronco, Ranger and more, checked against NHTSA vPIC data.
VIN guidesHow to Read a VIN Number: Digit-by-Digit Chart and Example
How to read a VIN number: a 17-digit chart of every position, the 10th-digit model year table, a worked check digit and a decoded example VIN.
Motorcycles & ATVsKawasaki VIN Decoder: Ninja, ATV, Mule & Teryx Codes
Kawasaki VIN decoder: JKA, JKB and JK1 WMI codes, the plant code that shows Japan or Lincoln, Nebraska builds, model codes in positions 4–8, and vPIC examples.
Motorcycles & ATVsMotorcycle VIN Decoder: Bike and Dirt Bike VINs, Year Chart
Decode any motorcycle or dirt bike VIN: where it is, what the 17 characters mean, the 10th-digit year chart, WMI codes for Suzuki, Yamaha, Kawasaki and more.
VIN guidesNHTSA VIN Decoder: How vPIC Works and What It Shows
NHTSA VIN decoder guide: what the free vPIC tool returns, where its data comes from, partial VINs, error codes, the developer API and what it cannot tell you.
Vehicle checksNICB VIN Check: Free Theft & Salvage Lookup Explained
NICB VIN check: a free lookup that shows if insurers reported a car stolen or as salvage. How to use it, the 5-search limit, what it misses, what to run next.
VIN guidesPaint Code by VIN: Where to Find Your Car's Color Code
Paint code by VIN: the code is not one of the 17 VIN characters, but a dealer can look it up from the VIN. Where Ford, GM, Toyota, Honda and Nissan print it.
Vehicle checksRecall Check by VIN: How to Find Open Recalls Free
Recall check by VIN: use NHTSA's free lookup, understand Recall INCOMPLETE vs remedy not yet available, and learn when recall repairs are free at the dealer.
Vehicle checksTexas VIN Inspection: Out-of-State Vehicle Guide
Texas VIN inspection explained: when you self-certify on Form 130-U, when an emissions check or VTR-68-A is needed, why VTR-270 is obsolete, and title checks.
VIN guidesToyota VIN Decoder: Number Breakdown by Position
Toyota VIN decoder guide: what each of the 17 characters means, Toyota and Lexus WMIs, engine codes for Camry, RAV4, Tacoma and Tundra, and US plant codes.
VIN guidesTrailer VIN Decoder: How to Read Any Trailer or RV VIN
Trailer VIN decoder guide: what the 17 characters mean on utility, cargo and RV travel trailers, small-builder VINs, where to find it and homemade trailers.
VIN guidesVIN Check Digit: How to Calculate the 9th Digit
The VIN check digit is the 9th character, calculated from the other 16 with weights and mod 11. Full worked example, a code snippet and what a pass proves.
VIN guidesWhere Is the VIN Number on a Car? 7 Places to Look
Where is the VIN number on a car? Lower driver-side windshield and driver door jamb, plus title, insurance card and frame. Spots for cars, bikes and trailers.
VIN guidesWindow Sticker by VIN: How to Get a Monroney Sticker
Get a window sticker by VIN: Ford's free official PDF lookup, GM's option code label, dealer printouts and paid reprints, plus what the Monroney label shows.
Motorcycles & ATVsYamaha VIN Decoder: 17-Digit VIN, 9th Digit and ATV Codes
Decode a Yamaha VIN: what each of the 17 digits means, the 9th-digit check, old short frame numbers, 5Y4 ATV codes, a model year chart and where the VIN is.
VIN guides10th Digit of VIN Year Chart: 1980 to 2030
Find a car''s model year from the 10th digit of its VIN. Full chart from 1980 to 2030, the skipped letters, and why model year can differ from build date.
RC verificationBike RC Check Online: A Used-Buyer Guide
Bike RC check online, step by step: compare VAHAN details, the frame stamp, loan status and transfer forms before buying a used motorcycle or scooter.
Manufacturing dateHow to Check Car Manufacturing Date by Chassis Number
Read a car''s manufacturing year from its chassis number, see why the month code differs by maker, and confirm the exact month on Form 22 and the RC.
RC verificationHow to Check RC Status Online: Step-by-Step (2026)
How to check RC status online, step by step: use VAHAN, mParivahan or DigiLocker, match chassis details and act on loan, blacklist or expiry alerts.
RC verificationHow to Download Digital RC from DigiLocker
Download your digital RC from DigiLocker with the MoRTH issuer flow, required vehicle fields, legal status, and fixes for common fetch errors in India.
Manufacturing dateHyundai Manufacturing Date Check: VIN and Documents
Check a Hyundai manufacturing date before delivery using the stamped VIN, Form 22 and RC. Find verified VIN locations and resolve a date mismatch safely.
Manufacturing dateMaruti Manufacturing Date Check: VIN, Form 22 and RC
Find the real manufacturing month of a Maruti Suzuki car before delivery. Read it on Form 22 and the RC, with Fronx, Ertiga and Swift examples.
Manufacturing dateNew Car With Old Manufacturing Date: Buyer Guide
Buying a new car with an old manufacturing date? Check documents, tyres, battery, paint and warranty before negotiating price or accepting dealer stock.
Manufacturing datePre-Delivery Inspection for New Cars: PDI Checklist
Use this new-car PDI checklist in India to verify VIN, manufacturing date, tyres, battery, paint, glass and documents before registration and delivery.
RC verificationRC Book vs Smart Card RC: Is the Old Book Still Valid?
An old RC book is not invalid just for being a booklet. How it differs from a smart card RC, when a DigiLocker e-RC counts, and the transfer steps.
RC verificationRC Check by Chassis Number: What Is Actually Possible
Can you check RC details by chassis number? Understand official Parivahan lookup limits, match the stamp to an RC and handle missing plates safely in India.
Manufacturing dateTata Manufacturing Date Check: VIN and RC Guide
Check a Tata car manufacturing date from the stamped VIN, Form 22 and RC. Follow a safe pre-delivery process for Nexon, Punch, Harrier, Safari and Tiago.
RC verificationVahan RC Status Check on Parivahan: Steps and Fields
Check RC status on the Vahan Parivahan portal: what the owner, fitness, insurance and PUC fields mean, and what to do when it says record not found.