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Verify any UK vehicle's mileage history to help identify clocking instances. Purchasing a clocked car could result in an overpayment, acquiring a vehicle for more than its actual worth. Furthermore, if mileage discrepancies are uncovered, future issues may arise when selling the car. Stay informed to make wise and value-conscious decisions in your vehicle transactions.
Get peace of mind before buying a car by checking its official mileage record. Input the car's registration number on our user-friendly website and gain access to trustworthy and accurate data from the official DVLA database. Our car mileage check service helps you avoid the dangers of odometer tampering and empowers you to make informed decisions.
Secure the confidence and peace of mind essential for your vehicle purchase.
Spotting Mileage Discrepancies
A vehicle's mileage indicates its wear and tear, significantly impacting its overall value. It is logical to assume that a vehicle with high mileage has endured more stress on the road than one with lower mileage, potentially resulting in diminished reliability.
Moreover, a vehicle with lower mileage typically commands a higher price. Identifying a mileage irregularity lets you ascertain that the car's value is considerably lower than the seller's request. According to estimates, deducting 60,000 miles from a vehicle's mileage can inflate its price by £2,000-£4,000.
How to check if the mileage on a car is genuine like a pro?
- Compare wear and tear with the displayed odometer mileage. Unusual low mileage on a well-worn car may signal a discrepancy.
- Check pedal rubbers, steering wheel, and gear knob against the overall appearance. Discrepancies suggest potential age falsification.
- Verify alignment of non-digital odometer numbers.
- Request MOT certificates and service documents for mileage cross-referencing.
- Contact the previous owner for mileage details.
- Perform a thorough mileage clocking check for accuracy.
Answering Your Questions
Our mileage checks are specifically designed to provide important information relevant to the UK market. The report contains comprehensive data, such as MOT mileage history, any discrepancies found, the most recent recorded mileage from the previous year, the age of the vehicle, and registration details that are directly sourced from DVLA records.
MOT keeps mileage records of all vehicles in the UK once they become three years old. MOT works under the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). They note the car's mileage during each MOT test along with other details such as the test result, pass or fail, the test's place, failed parts during the examination, and the due date of the next MOT.
The report will additionally display past MOT records, providing dates of prior tests and outlining reasons for any failures. You even learn about worn parts, corrosion, the genuinity of spare parts, etc.
Generally, a pre-owned vehicle is expected to accrue an average of 10,000 miles per year. To establish an acceptable mileage range for a used car, multiply its age by 10,000. For example, a car that is five years old should ideally have 50,000 miles or fewer registered on its odometer.
If you identify a legitimate mistake in the mileage data, the steps you can take depend on the timeframe since the MOT test was conducted.
For errors noted within the last 28 days, contact the test centre directly and request a correction.
If the test was completed over 28 days ago, you must contact the DVSA to initiate a correction. Supporting evidence, like a servicing invoice or a vehicle job card from the test centre, will be required to validate the accurate mileage.
Several common reasons may prevent us from offering a mileage check for a specific vehicle. These include:
- The vehicle is less than 3 years old.
- The vehicle has only undergone testing in Northern Ireland.
- The vehicle has recently undergone a plate change or is newly registered.
What should I do if mileage data is not available for a vehicle?
If there is no mileage information available on the vehicle, there are several things you can do to try to find out how many miles you have driven:
Check the age of the vehicle: If the vehicle is new or has not yet undergone an MOT (annual safety and emissions test in the UK), there may be no mileage information yet. Be aware of any possible hazards or uncertainties when making a purchasing decision.
Contact the DVLA: If you believe there may be inaccuracies in the mileage data on file with the DVLA, you can contact them and ask them to investigate and correct any inaccuracies in the data.
Viewing maintenance records: Maintenance records are also a helpful way to estimate vehicle mileage and can be more accurate than vehicle history reports. If you don't have your maintenance records, you can always call the repair shop and pick them up and fax them directly to your converter or send them via email, and it does.
Check other sources: Although the DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency) is the primary mileage source in the UK, there are other sources. For example, you can request a copy of the car's service history from the seller or check with the manufacturer to see if they have any records of the vehicle's mileage.
Be cautious when shopping: Without mileage information, it's essential to be careful when buying. A professional mechanic will be able to inspect the vehicle, and a private agency will be able to provide you with information on the vehicle's history.