Japanese import vehicle history checks.
Buying a used car from Japan? Enter a VIN to get a free Vehicle Identification Check and the complete history behind any Japanese import.
Enter a VIN to get started
No hidden history. No nasty surprises.
A Car VX report removes the guesswork about a vehicle’s past replacing it with impartial, accurate, real-time data on accident and repair history, mileage and safety. Available across Ireland and the UK.
Built on real records, not guesswork.
Verified at source
Drawn from Japan’s MLIT, government databases and trusted private-sector records.
130 million+ vehicles
One of the largest used-vehicle databases anywhere in Japan.
Backed by Cartell
Ireland’s car-history experts, partnered with Car VX for Japanese data.
The numbers behind Japan’s used-car market.
Damaged in accidents each year
Reported as stolen
Show mileage discrepancies
Failed a radioactive test
A full report with everything that matters.
Vehicle details, auction price, odometer and use history, recalls, safety assessment and full spec with a glossary for the reader.
Verified mileage
When the odometer was inspected, and when the car went to auction.
Condition & damage
Accident, repair and damage records straight from the source.
Recall history
Every part of the car that may have been recalled, listed clearly.
Spec & safety
Collision ratings, torque, tyre size and more — with a glossary.
Run a check in about two minutes.
Enter the chassis (VIN) number, get redirected to Car VX, and read the full Japanese vehicle history before you buy. All you need is the chassis number on the build plate under the bonnet.
Get startedThe questions worth answering first.
Ireland’s car experts, now with Japanese data.
Car VX is the first and only provider of Japanese vehicle history reports. Many Cartell customers in Ireland and the UK import from Japan, so we partnered with Car VX to give them access.
When a vehicle is flagged as a Japanese import in your Cartell Car Check, you’ll get the option to run a Japanese history check too.
FAQ
What do I need to run a check?
Just the chassis (VIN) number. If the car hasn’t been registered in Ireland yet, the chassis number works perfectly. No access to the car? Ask the seller for it.
How much does a report cost?
Around €25 — an approximate figure (¥3,900) that’s subject to changes in currency conversion rates.
Where do I find the chassis number?
On the manufacturer build plate, usually on the left or right of the firewall under the bonnet. In Japan it’s the “Chassis No.” or “Frame No.” — about 12–17 digits, e.g. JZA80-1004956.
What’s included in the report?
Vehicle details, average auction price, odometer and use history, manufacturer recalls, a vehicle assessment, full specification, and a glossary for the reader.
Is Car VX part of Cartell?
Car VX is a third-party data partner. You’ll be redirected to the Car VX site to purchase the report — always verify the vehicle make, model and details before you proceed.