How to Check a Car Recall by Registration Number on GOV.UK
Check a car recall on GOV.UK with its registration number, see unfixed safety recalls and MOT history, and learn what to do if you are told not to drive.
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Vehicle Recalls
Check whether your car has an open safety recall, what the repair involves, what to do next, and how to report a defect to the regulator.
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Recall check using vehicle identification number (UK guide)
Check a UK car recall using its 17-character VIN with The Motor Ombudsman, or by registration on GOV.UK. Find your VIN and learn what to do next.
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How long does a safety recall repair take in the UK?
No official UK timescale exists for safety recall repairs. Learn what affects the wait, when to book, whether to keep driving and what to do if delayed.
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Is It Safe to Drive a Car Under Recall? What to Do
Is it safe to drive a car under recall in the UK? Learn when to stop, how to check your registration on GOV.UK, who pays for the fix and what to do next.
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What does the dealer do for a safety recall in the UK?
What a UK dealer does for a safety recall: booking the workshop, carrying out the repair, what it usually costs you, and when not to drive the car.
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What to Do if Manufacturer Recall Letter Received (UK)
Received a manufacturer recall letter? Learn what it means, whether to keep driving, who pays, how to book the repair and how to check on GOV.UK.
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What to Do if Recall Is Not Fixed by Dealer (UK Guide)
Recall not fixed by your dealer? Follow these practical UK steps: contact the manufacturer, report serious defects to DVSA and get Citizens Advice help.