Check your Volkswagen Service History

Yes. Since around 2012, Volkswagen main dealers log every service digitally in the official manufacturer database. We search that database directly, so a record can usually be found from your VIN or registration even when the paper service book is missing.

Volkswagen recommends every 12 months or 10,000 miles (fixed) / up to 18,000 miles (flexible). Always follow the service indicator or the manufacturer's guidelines in your owner's manual.

Pulled straight from the official Volkswagen database, the report shows services logged by authorised Volkswagen dealers from 2012 onwards — dates, mileage, work performed, service type and dealership. Every report also includes full MOT history and vehicle details.

No. We search the official manufacturer database, which only holds services logged by authorised Volkswagen dealers. Work done at independent garages won't appear, so a car serviced outside the main-dealer network may show few records or none.

Yes. You only need the 17-character VIN, which is on the V5C document or visible through the windscreen — no ownership verification or dealer visit required.

A documented Volkswagen main-dealer service history supports resale value, warranty validity and buyer confidence. Cars with a full, verifiable manufacturer service record typically sell for more.

Volkswagen vehicles from 2014 onwards have Digital Service History stored in the manufacturer's system. While the My Volkswagen app previously allowed UK users to view service history, this feature has been withdrawn. Currently, the only free option is to request a printout from a VW dealer. Registered garages can access the system via erWin for a small fee. If you're buying a used VW and need instant verification without a dealer visit, Service History Check searches for any dealer service records from 2012 onwards for £9.99.