The number plate check of the Netherlands: why Carscanner excels
Carscanner makes buying, selling, checking and comparing vehicles easier, cheaper and more reliable. The license plate check gives you instant access to all relevant vehicle data. So you know immediately what to expect and can make an informed decision when buying a used car – based on up-to-date, reliable data.
Carscanner is not the only party offering a license plate check, but it is the strongest. Find out below why Carscanner’s license plate check is the smartest choice in 2026.
What sets Carscanner apart from the rest?
Carscanner not only offers the most free data, but also has the most competitive price in the Netherlands with its premium report. On top of that comes unique buying advice, a market comparison that no competitor provides, and a strong customer rating of 4.3 on Trustpilot. Anyone looking to buy or sell a used car in the Netherlands has come to the right place with Carscanner.
The overview below shows where Carscanner differs from other providers.
What does the free license plate check include?
Already with the free license plate check you receive a comprehensive overview of the vehicle – something unique in the Dutch market. Carscanner does not limit itself to basic data or technical specs, but immediately provides a much more complete picture:
- Carscanner score – a unique buying advice with report grade
- Availability of the damage check
- Technical specifications of the vehicle
- Comprehensive market value – current and future indication
- Global overview of online sales history
- Owner history
- Availability of odometer reading check and counter reading judgment
- MOT inspections – including repairs performed
- Recalls
- General information about model and type
- History of the model and prevalence in the Netherlands
- Market comparison – a unique overview of comparable cars
What does the premium license plate check add?
For just €4.99 per report – or €2.50 when purchasing a bundle – the license plate check becomes even more comprehensive. The premium report provides additional insight into:
- Calculating your own market value for an indication of the future
- Complete online sales history – including asking price, mileage and photos
- Damage history
- Mileage control and meter reading judgment
- Market comparison with prices and mileage
- Price Alert – receive notifications of price changes and sales
No other provider in the Netherlands provides so much information for such a low fee.
Coming soon: comprehensive tools for the business market
Carscanner continues to develop. In addition to continuous improvements to the license plate check, work is underway on a new product specifically for the business market in 2026.
In development is a dashboard that dealers and traders can use to monitor their stock. For each vehicle it will show the current market value, how it relates to the asking price, the expected number of stat days and how current the vehicle is. With this dashboard, dealers can make more targeted purchases and reduce the lead time of their stock.
With Carscanner’s unique market insights, you always know where you stand when buying or selling a car. Do a license plate check yourself now!