MIB holds data on behalf of the insurance industry. If you're looking to obtain any information we hold, you can complete a Data Subject Access Request.

Please note MIB does not hold information of cancelled or voided policies and cannot share details of vehicle markers prior to ownership. For this information we suggest contacting the insurance company directly or completing a provenance check.

Motor policy data

Looking for details of a current or past motor insurance policies? We can search the Motor Insurance Policy Data (MIPD). Information is held on this database for seven years.

 

Claims history

Need information about previous claims? We can search the Claims and Underwriting Exchange (CUE) – a central database of motor, home, personal injury and industrial illness incidents notified to insurers that may or may not have resulted in a claim. Information is held on this database for 6 years from the date a claim or notification is closed.

A claim handled by MIB

Need information about a claim involving an uninsured or untraced driver? We can search the claims system at Motor Insurers' Bureau (MIB) for you. Information is held on this database for 6 years from the date a claim is closed.

Stolen and written off vehicles

Looking for details of stolen or written-off vehicle you own? We can search the Vehicle Salvage and Theft Data (VS&TD). Information is held on this database for 7 years.

Police stops and seizures

Looking for details of a police stop? We can search the Police Helpline Database (PHL). Information is held on this database for 2 years.

Insurance Advisory Letter

Looking for details of vehicles that are taxed but appearing uninsured? We can search the Continuous Insurance Enforcement Database (CIE). Information is held on this database for 25 months.

Personal injury enquiries

Looking for details of searches conducted by solicitors when handling your personal injury claim? We can search the askCUE PI Database (MIB Services). Information is held on this database for 3 years.

Insurance searches

Looking for details of searches conducted by an individual or an approved organisation on your vehicle? We can search the Navigate Database. Information is held on this database for 3 years.

Submit a request

How to request your data

To request your personal data (or if you have authority to request data on behalf of somebody else) please click the 'Submit a request' button above.

You can also request your data:

  • By email: dsar@mib.org.uk
  • By post – write to: Data Subject Access Request Team, Motor Insurers’ Bureau, 8-12 Capital Drive, Linford Wood, Milton Keynes, MK14 6XT
  • By telephone: Call 01908 830001 (select option 4)

If you prefer to submit your request by email or post, you can use this form for your own data. Alternatively, you can use this form if you are requesting data on behalf of somebody else. Using either of these forms is optional but can serve as a helpful guide to the information we need to process your request.

If you'd like to request data about a deceased person, please email dsar@mib.org.uk detailing the information you need.

For more information about how MIB processes your personal data, please visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.

Frequently asked questions

  1. Who is MIB?

    The Motor Insurers' Bureau (MIB) is a not-for-profit organisation responsible for providing compensation to the innocent victims of road accidents involving uninsured and untraced drivers. We also provide a wide range of data services for the insurance industry which help to detect and prevent insurance fraud, and we work in partnership with the Police and DVLA to help reduce uninsured driving on UK roads.

  2. Is there a charge for this service?

    In most cases, your information will be provided to you free of charge, however, if the request becomes unreasonable or excessive we reserve the right to charge a fee. If this is applicable, we will contact you when we receive your request.

  3. Insurance renewals, quotes and no claims bonus / discount information

    If you are looking to confirm cover details with your insurer or in the process of seeking an insurance quote and need details of your No Claims Bonus/ No Claims Discount (NCB/NCD), we recommend you first contact your existing or previous insurer.

    Here are the quickest ways to identify who your car insurance provider is/was:  

    Check Bank Statements: Search for monthly or annual direct debits or credit card charges to insurers.  

    Search Email Inbox: Search for keywords like "car insurance," "policy," or "renewal" to find documents.  

    Review Comparison Sites: If you used a price comparison website, log into your account to see your last purchased policy.  

    Check Paperwork: Look through old physical documents for a policy certificate or renewal notice.

    Alternatively, you can submit a Data Subject Access Request (DSAR) and we will conduct a search of the Motor Insurance Policy Data (MIPD) on your behalf to confirm your current and any previous policy information held by MIB.