The requirement is to validate that a driver has the correct category to drive the vehicle. If licences are checked internally, the original must be seen and verified by a competent person.
There are rules that govern if a visitor can drive a vehicle in the UK. Generally a visitor to the UK can drive a vehicle for up to 12 months without changing a licence, only if they have the equivalent licence from their country of origin. Certain countries have agreements with the UK, that if a driver is to take up residence in the UK, they can exchange their driving licence for a UK version. Please see the links page for a list of the rules governing this area.
A variety of checks can be used on the MID website. Please see the links page to access the MID information where you can check if a vehicle is on the database on that day.
A link is provided on the links page to check if a vehicle has a current MOT, if the test was carried out where an electronic certificate was produced. It also indicates the mileage on the vehicle at the time of the test.
Links are provided on the links page to check if a vehicle has a current Excise Licence, insurance and MOT. You will need certain reference numbers from various documentation to check this information, together with the registered keeper or owner’s permission if it is not your vehicle.