Is this car stolen? How do I check?

Enter any Dutch licence plate on CarTrace to instantly check our European stolen-vehicle database — plus a theft-risk score, vehicle details, APK status and open recalls. It's free and needs no account.

How do I check a Dutch licence plate for free?

Type the plate into the search box above. CarCheck pulls live vehicle data and shows make, model, APK, fuel, emissions and more — at no cost.

What does the CarCheck report include?

A stolen-database check, theft-risk score (0–10), full vehicle details, APK inspection history, open recalls, insurance status and an estimated market value.

Is CarCheck really free?

Yes — the on-screen report is 100% free with no signup, and you can get the full report by email for free too.

Europe's vehicle intelligence network

Know the roadbefore you buy.

Check any Dutch licence plate: stolen status, theft-risk score, APK, recalls, insurance and more.

More complete than a paid car report — and it's free.

No signup required
Instant PDF report
Stolen-database check included

Currently available for Dutch licence plates. German and Belgian plates coming soon.

Vehicle Safety ReportSample reportIdentity / verifiedMileage / consistentRisk / review

Toyota C-HR

2018 · Grey · VIN NMTKZ3BX00R008315

Not stolen · no theft records found

8.5/ 10

Theft risk score

High risk

This model is frequently targeted. Protection recommended.

APK / technical inspection

Passed · valid until 06/2026

Insurance status

Insured · valid until 11/2025

Full report: mileage, ownership, finance, recalls, area theft activity.See a full report

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01 / A car is more than its listing

More free data than paid car reports

Reveal what the advert leaves out — verified identity, insurance events, stolen status and mileage anomalies — in one considered read. The same government data, seen through a security lens.

Old way

Cluttered. Confusing. Expensive.

New way

Modern. Clear. Powerful. Free.

02 / Signal, not noise

What you get, compared

Every meaningful signal has a source, a timestamp and a confidence level — clear enough to share.

Feature	Free apps	Paid report	CarTrace (Free)
Make, model, year, colour
Engine, fuel, emissions
APK expiry date
APK deficiency findings
Open recalls
Insurance (WAM) status
Stolen-database check
Theft-risk score
Area theft activity
Protection recommendations
PDF report
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Comparison based on typical free and paid Dutch vehicle-report services.

Frequently asked questions

Is this car stolen? How do I check?: Enter any Dutch licence plate on CarTrace to instantly check our European stolen-vehicle database — plus a theft-risk score, vehicle details, APK status and open recalls. It's free and needs no account.
How do I check a Dutch licence plate for free?: Type the plate into the search box above. CarCheck pulls live vehicle data and shows make, model, APK, fuel, emissions and more — at no cost.
What does the CarCheck report include?: A stolen-database check, theft-risk score (0–10), full vehicle details, APK inspection history, open recalls, insurance status and an estimated market value.
Is CarCheck really free?: Yes — the on-screen report is 100% free with no signup, and you can get the full report by email for free too.