Mileage Check.
Review recorded mileage history and the key buying risks in one £15 report.
Included in your report:
- Mileage history
- MOT mileage records
- Outstanding finance
- Write-off records
- Stolen status
- Vehicle background
Example mileage section
See the mileage history before you buy.
This is how recorded MOT mileage appears in your report: each reading in order, so a reading that drops stands out at a glance.
Mileage history
Recorded readings at each MOT test
Example data shown. Your report will show the recorded mileage for the reg you check.
What a mileage check helps you spot.
Recorded mileage should only ever climb. A reading that drops, or a jump that does not fit the pattern, is the kind of detail you want to see and explain before you buy.
Mileage discrepancy
Spot a recorded reading that is lower than an earlier one.
MOT mileage jumps or drops
See the reading at each MOT test and the gaps between them.
Possible clocking
Identify a pattern that suggests the odometer may have been wound back.
Recorded mileage history
Why you should run a mileage check.
A car can look clean on the surface while still carrying mileage concerns, including signs of odometer clocking, that affect value, wear and buyer confidence. Running a mileage check as part of a complete car history check helps you spot these issues early so you can ask better questions, negotiate properly, or walk away.
Recorded mileage history
Review the recorded mileage readings for warning signs and inconsistencies.
MOT mileage context
Compare mileage against MOT history to sense-check how the readings progress over time.
Wider buying risks
See finance, write-off and theft markers alongside mileage so you judge the full picture.
Run a mileage check
Check the mileage history in seconds.
Enter the registration to review recorded mileage and the full vehicle history before you pay a deposit.
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What a mileage check can reveal.
Recorded mileage rarely tells the whole story on its own. The report puts it next to the other risks that matter when money is about to change hands.
Mileage history
Review recorded mileage history for warning signs and inconsistencies.
MOT context
Compare mileage against MOT history to sense-check the vehicle.
Other key buying risks
Review finance, write-off history and theft markers alongside mileage concerns.
Vehicle background context
Use the wider report to judge the vehicle more confidently.
What actually matters
A mileage reading is only half the picture.
A mileage check is only useful if it helps you understand the risk before you buy. You need to review the recorded mileage history, but you also need the surrounding checks that help you judge the full picture. Carpeep brings those checks together in one easy-to-read report.
You can also compare this page with our HPI check alternative page. Before buying, you should also check for outstanding finance or whether the car has been written off.
When to run a mileage check.
Run the check before you pay a deposit, transfer money or travel to view the car. Checking early helps you avoid wasted time and reduces the risk of buying a vehicle with mileage issues you did not account for. For the wider picture, our £15 UK vehicle history report bundles mileage verification with finance, write-off and theft checks.
Where our data comes from.
Always from official records. We do not create, edit or estimate any data.
DVLA
Vehicle registration, keeper history, import/export status and vehicle specifications.
DVSA
Full MOT test history including results, advisories, mileage readings at each test and expiry dates.
Insurance industry records
Write-off markers (Cat A, B, S and N) recorded by insurers following total loss assessments.
UK finance lenders
Outstanding finance agreements including HP, PCP and conditional sale records.
Police stolen vehicle records
Stolen vehicle markers originating from UK police databases, checked against the registration and VIN.
Vehicle identity checks
VIN and registration cross-referenced to flag plate changes, cloning or identity mismatches.
Mileage Check FAQs
What is a mileage check?
A mileage check helps you review a vehicle's recorded mileage history before you buy it.
Why is checking mileage history important?
It helps you spot warning signs that could affect value, wear and confidence in the vehicle.
Can mileage problems affect a car's value?
Yes. Mileage problems can affect what the car is worth and may raise concerns about how it has been represented.
How do I check a car's mileage history?
Enter the registration into a full car history check to review recorded mileage and MOT history.
Should I run a mileage check before paying a deposit?
Yes. Run the check before you pay a deposit, transfer money or travel to see the car so you can spot problems early.
Check a car before you buy
Don't buy a car you haven't checked.
Enter the reg to review recorded mileage history and the key risk markers before you commit.
- Full vehicle history
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- £30,000 data guarantee