March 4, 2025 5 min read
Basic VDI Reports Vs Comprehensive VDI Reports: What’s the Difference?
At PrecisionX, we offer two VDI options: the Basic VDI Report and the Comprehensive VDI Report. This blog goes into detail of the differences to help you make an informed decision on which best fits your budget today!
Basic VDI Report
Our Basic VDI package is designed to give you the flexibility to check essential details about any vehicle at an extremely affordable price. Whether you’re browsing through multiple cars or trying to narrow down your options, the Basic VDI helps you make informed decisions without committing a large sum of money upfront. It’s ideal for those who want to explore various vehicles before creating a shortlist of cars worth considering for purchase.
This option allows you to conduct initial checks on several cars, giving you peace of mind as you sift through your options. Once you’ve narrowed down your selection, you can move forward with a Comprehensive VDI report, which provides a more in-depth examination of the vehicle’s history, giving you a full picture of everything you need to know before making your final decision.
The Basic VDI covers a range of important details that gives you an insight into the vehicle’s background. You’ll receive key information such as:
- Write-off status – Get full details on whether the car has been classified as a write-off by an insurance company, including the category of damage, so you can decide if it’s safe and worth pursuing.
- MOT history – Review the car’s entire MOT history, including pass/fail outcomes, advisories, and reasons for failure. This helps you understand how well the car has been maintained over the years.
- Previous keepers – Find out how many owners the car has had, giving you insight into its past usage and potential wear.
While the Basic VDI report provides you with this crucial data, there are two specific details that are not included:
- Police stolen reports – This check will let you know if the vehicle has been reported stolen, and it’s available through the Comprehensive VDI.
- Outstanding finance checks – This ensures the car isn’t still subject to an unpaid finance agreement, which could cause complications later. This too is available through the Comprehensive VDI report.
Despite these omissions, the Basic VDI remains an invaluable tool for anyone in the early stages of the car-buying process. It’s a fast, easy way to gather important data and spot any red flags before delving deeper into more expensive checks. With this report, you can make quicker, more confident decisions about which vehicles are worth investigating further.
Here is a link to what the basic VDI checks have to offer
Comprehensive VDI
Our Comprehensive VDI is the ultimate vehicle check report, offering a thorough, in-depth examination of all the key details you need to make an informed and confident decision before purchasing a car. It goes beyond the Basic VDI, providing a complete overview of the vehicle’s history, ensuring you leave no stone unturned.
Whether you’ve narrowed down your shortlist or found the perfect car, the Comprehensive VDI is designed to give you peace of mind. This report checks all the critical information, so you know exactly what you're getting. From potential hidden issues to unresolved financial obligations, the Comprehensive VDI covers everything necessary to protect you from unforeseen surprises that could cost you down the line.
Here’s what the Comprehensive VDI includes:
- Write-off status – Get full details on whether the car has been classified as a write-off by an insurance company, including the category of damage, so you can decide if it’s safe and worth pursuing.
- MOT history – Review the car’s entire MOT history, including pass/fail outcomes, advisories, and reasons for failure. This helps you understand how well the car has been maintained over the years.
- Previous keepers – Find out how many owners the car has had, giving you insight into its past usage and potential wear.
- Police stolen reports – Ensure the vehicle has not been reported stolen. This check is crucial for avoiding legal issues and protecting your investment.
- Outstanding finance – Confirm that the car is not still subject to any unpaid finance agreements, which could result in the vehicle being repossessed, even after you’ve bought it.
- Mileage check – Verify that the mileage displayed on the odometer is genuine, helping you avoid cars with tampered readings, which could hide excessive wear and tear.
- Number plate changes – View a history of any number plate changes, which can be an indicator of a car’s history or owner preference.
- Scrapped status – Confirm that the car has not been scrapped, ensuring that it’s legally fit to be on the road.
Plus, many more: See here
The Comprehensive VDI offers unmatched transparency, allowing you to access all the important data you need in one place. Unlike the Basic VDI, which is perfect for initial checks, this report dives deeper into the vehicle’s history, providing an extra layer of protection as you approach the final stages of your purchase.
Why choose Comprehensive VDI?
In short, the Comprehensive VDI provides complete peace of mind, giving you all the information you need to make a well-informed, confident decision. It's your best defence against hidden problems that could otherwise remain unnoticed until it's too late.
