Looking at a used car in Dubai? Before you hand over the money, check what the VIN says. Cars sold in United Arab Emirates 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 Dubai is telling you.
Reported accidents, odometer rollbacks, title brands and past owners — get the full history report for any VIN.
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5XYRLDLC8PG228179 IAAI 45737498
95,274 mi · Water/flood
1GTU9EET5MZ386276 IAAI 45960306
111,281 mi · All over
3GCUYDED8MG299123 IAAI 45914337
97,251 mi · All over
3N1CP5BV4ML519367 IAAI 45602676
76,765 mi · Front end
1C6RR7HTXGS244068 IAAI 45956782
103,702 mi · Front end
KNDMB5C1XJ6349131 IAAI 45999001
110,890 mi · Side
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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.