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Free mileage check

See the mileage recorded at every MOT and spot a reading that doesn’t add up.

  • Free, no account needed
  • Official DVSA MOT readings
  • Cars, vans and motorcycles

What a free mileage check shows

From the odometer readings taken at each MOT, in the free Basic Car Report.

  • Latest recorded mileage

    The most recent odometer reading and the date of the MOT it was taken at.

  • Every MOT reading

    The mileage recorded at each MOT test, so you can see how far the car went each year.

  • Mileage over time

    Every reading on one chart, so a drop or a stall stands out. Readings taken in kilometres are shown in miles.

  • Discrepancy check

    Each reading is compared with the one before it, and a lower reading is flagged as a potential discrepancy.

  • Full MOT history

    Every test result with its advisories and failures, so you can see how the car was looked after.

  • The rest of the report

    Tax and SORN status, ULEZ status, safety recalls, car details and emissions, in the same free report.

How to read a car’s mileage history

Recorded mileage should only go up. The UK average is around 7,000 miles a year.

  • Steady rise

    Normal

    Each reading is higher than the last, roughly in step with the time between tests.

  • A reading drops

    Discrepancy

    A later MOT shows fewer miles than an earlier one. The odometer may have been wound back or replaced, or a reading mistyped.

  • Very few miles

    Ask why

    Little added over a long stretch can be genuine, but ask how the car was used and check the service history matches.

  • Long gap

    Ask why

    Years without an MOT leave nothing to compare. The car may have been SORN, off the road or abroad.

If the mileage doesn’t add up

A flagged reading isn’t proof the car was clocked. Ask the seller to explain it, and check the readings against the service history and any invoices.

Mileage is only part of a car’s past. The Full History Report also checks for outstanding finance, write-offs, theft and previous owners.

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Mileage check FAQs

Is the mileage check free?

Yes. There’s no charge, account or card details. The mileage history is part of the free Basic Car Report.

How do I check a car’s mileage history?

Enter its registration at the top of this page. You’ll see the mileage recorded at every MOT test, charted over time, and whether any reading is lower than the one before.

What is a mileage discrepancy?

A reading that’s lower than an earlier one. It can mean the car has been clocked, but a replaced instrument cluster or a tester’s typing mistake can cause one too. Ask the seller to explain it, ideally with paperwork.

Why is there no mileage history for a car?

Mileage is recorded at each MOT, and most cars have their first MOT at three years old. Newer cars, recent imports and cars that have been off the road may have few readings or none.

Can a car be clocked between MOTs?

Yes. A car clocked after its last MOT can look normal until its next test, so compare the odometer with the latest reading and with the service history.

Check a car’s mileage for free

Every MOT reading, charted, with any drop flagged.

  • No payment or account
  • Official DVSA MOT readings
  • Upgrade to the Full History Report any time