Looking at a used car in Groningen? Before you hand over the money, check what the VIN says. Cars sold in Netherlands are routinely bought damaged at US and Canadian auctions, shipped over and repaired — and the auction photos show the state that car was really in, whatever the seller in Groningen is telling you.
Reported accidents, odometer rollbacks, title brands and past owners — get the full history report for any VIN.
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KNMAT2MT2FP574708 Copart 63599186
83,934 mi · Side · Clean title
1N4AL3AP3GC275031 Copart 63526416
146,384 mi · Rear end · Clean title
2C3CCABG1EH361197 Copart 63217246
126,540 mi · Front end · Clean title
1GNEC13Z13R151658 Copart 63236096
194,722 mi · Front end · Clean title
JTMZD31V685109620 Copart 63055916
138,259 mi · Front end · Clean title
1HGCV1F50JA137038 Copart 62840396
200,354 mi · Hail · Clean title
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On the windscreen at the base of the glass, on the driver-side door pillar, and on the registration document. Check that all three match before anything else — a mismatch ends the viewing.
Especially there. A dealer may hold some paperwork; a private seller usually offers only their word. The VIN record does not depend on either.
Searching the auction archive for a VIN is free. The full history report — accidents, ownership, odometer readings and title brands — is a one-off paid report, no subscription.