Mileage Check
Enter a registration number to confirm if a vehicle has mileage issues
Check for Mileage Discrepancies Using DVLA, RMI & BVRLA Data
Every mileage check on CarVeto pulls verified records from the trusted UK sources, the DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency), RMI (Retail Motor Industry Federation) and BVRLA (British Vehicle Rental & Leasing Association).
These sources record odometer readings whenever a vehicle is MOT tested, leased, rented and serviced, creating a clear, official picture of the vehicle’s mileage history.
By comparing these records, our tool instantly highlights mileage discrepancies, missing entries or sudden drops, giving you a trusted basis for evaluating the car before you buy.
How to Identify When a Car is Clocked
A clocked car is one where the odometer has been rolled back to make it appear the car has travelled fewer miles than it really has.
This kind of tampering can leave buyers overpaying by thousands and creates serious problems when it’s time to sell the vehicle later.
Using data from the DVLA, RMI and BVRLA, our mileage check pinpoints unusual mileage patterns, like sudden drops, missing MOT entries, or suspicious spikes that may indicate the odometer has been interfered with.
🚩 Important: Not every irregular reading means fraud.
Innocent issues like MOT tester typos, admin errors, or confusion between kilometres and miles can also trigger anomalies.
Spotting them early helps you ask the right questions and avoid costly surprises. Start with a Vehicle Details Check.
Free vs Premium Mileage Checks
CarVeto offers two levels of mileage checks, so you can choose between a quick snapshot or a detailed review before buying.
- ✅ Free Mileage Check – Instantly view the official DVLA Mileage History for any UK car. See recorded odometer readings, spot clear inconsistencies, and get an initial overview of the vehicle’s mileage.
- 💼 Premium Mileage Check – builds on the Free check with DVLA, RMI, and BVRLA data, where available. This wider search confirms mileage consistency across multiple databases, flags potential clocking, and delivers a comprehensive vehicle report for total clarity.
Start with a Free Mileage Check for instant peace of mind, then upgrade to Premium if you need every detail verified before you buy.
Is It Safe to Buy a Car With Mileage Problems?
You can buy a car with mileage discrepancies, but you need to weigh the risks carefully.
Some discrepancies stem from data entry errors, like MOT tester typos or admin mistakes.
Even so, once a mileage issue is logged, it becomes a permanent marker on the car’s history.
That marker can lower the car’s value and make it harder to sell, because future buyers can’t be sure of its true mileage or how worn key components might be.
If you do consider a car with a flagged history, ask for service records, invoices, and MOT certificates to back up the mileage story.
Run a Premium HPI Mileage Discrepency check to review every entry across DVLA, RMI, and BVRLA data before you commit.
Frequently Asked Questions
To verify a vehicle for mileage issues, you need the car’s registration number. With just the reg, a mileage check can access MOT readings and official databases. Service invoices, past MOT certificates, and maintenance receipts provide extra proof if discrepancies are found.
Check our Number Plate Change guide.
Mileage history data comes from trusted UK databases. The DVLA and DVSA store MOT test readings, while the RMI and BVRLA contribute leasing, servicing, and rental records to build a more complete picture of a car’s mileage.
All searches begin with a Private Number Plate Check.
Your report may not show mileage data if the car is too new, hasn’t had a DVLA MOT, or has incomplete records. Vehicles under three years old, cars only tested in Northern Ireland, or those with recent plate changes often create gaps. If the car has never been leased, rented, or serviced within RMI or BVRLA networks, there may be no additional mileage entries available.
Run a DVLA Vehicle Enquiry.
You can verify car mileage without database entries by gathering supporting evidence. Ask for the car’s service history, invoices, and MOT certificates, and run a Premium Mileage Check to see if other records can fill in missing details.
If mileage data is wrong, contact the MOT test centre if the mistake was recent. For older MOT or DVSA errors, send proof, such as invoices, service job cards, or repair bills, to the DVSA to request a correction. If the error involves BVRLA or RMI records, contact CarVeto’s support team, and we’ll work directly with those sources to help resolve the issue.
To check the odometer reading on your car, look at the dashboard display. A mileage check can then match that reading against the MOT history of a Car and DVLA records to confirm it hasn’t been altered.