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Why Is MOT Mileage Important When Buying a Used Car?
MOT mileage confirms the distance a car has travelled during each annual DVSA test. The DVLA stores these records, which sellers cannot alter. They provide the only official source of usage history for UK vehicles.
Used car buyers use MOT mileage to detect odometer fraud, verify usage, and assess vehicle wear.
Discrepancies, such as sudden drops, gaps, or missing years, signal potential tampering, poor maintenance, or hidden downtime.
CarVeto extends basic DVLA data by adding mileage from:
- BVRLA fleets (lease and rental vehicles)
- RMI garages (independent servicing and repair networks)
This combined dataset shows:
- How the car was used (commuter, lease, private)
- Whether servicing was consistent or irregular
- If test intervals align with expected wear
Mileage directly impacts a vehicle’s reliability, market value, and purchase risk.
Verifying mileage is essential for detecting rollback, false advertising, or service gaps that may hide accident or storage history.
Only MOT mileage offers timestamped, third-party data that a private buyer can check independently before purchase.
How Do I Check My Car’s MOT Mileage History?
Enter the car’s registration number into CarVeto’s free mileage tool to view its official MOT mileage history.
Results are shown instantly and pulled directly from DVSA records via the DVLA.
Each MOT test includes the mileage recorded at the time of inspection. It creates a traceable timeline of the vehicle’s usage, available without needing a logbook or personal details.
CarVeto’s MOT mileage check combines DVLA data with additional trade sources to show usage between official tests.
What If the Mileage on the MOT Looks Wrong?
Inconsistent or missing MOT mileage may indicate odometer fraud, data entry errors, or vehicle history gaps. Buyers should treat this as a warning and seek verification before proceeding.
Common signs of mileage discrepancies:
- Lower mileage was recorded in a later test
- Large jumps that don’t match ownership patterns
- Missing years or skipped MOT entries
These issues may be caused by:
- Odometer rollback to inflate resale value
- Mistakes made by the MOT test centre
- Unrecorded usage during export or off-road storage
- Odometer changes with no supporting paperwork
Steps to take:
- Ask the seller for servicing receipts, invoices, or previous adverts
- Use CarVeto to compare DVLA records with RMI and BVRLA mileage
- Report verified test entry errors to the DVSA
Don’t rely on dashboard mileage alone. The MOT history is the only official, timestamped usage record available to private buyers.
Why Might a Vehicle Have No Mileage History on DVLA?
A vehicle with no mileage history on the DVLA database usually hasn’t completed a UK MOT test. This is typical for newer cars, imported vehicles, or those previously declared off-road.
Common reasons include:
- The car is under three years old and not yet MOT-eligible
- It was imported and hasn’t been tested since arriving in the UK
- It was registered under SORN and not driven on public roads
- The registration number changed or was recorded incorrectly
- The test centre failed to submit mileage during the inspection
Why this matters:
Without MOT records, there’s no official trail of vehicle usage. That means more risk for buyers because mileage affects price, trust, and long-term value.
How CarVeto helps:
- BVRLA mileage shows usage on lease and rental vehicles
- RMI records confirm servicing and workshop mileage
These sources verify mileage even when MOT data doesn’t exist, offering a fuller view of cars without DVLA history.
No MOT record doesn’t mean no mileage, just no recorded test. Always ask for backup documents before buying.
Conduct a CarVeto Mileage History Check.
What Makes CarVeto Different from the DVLA MOT Checker?
The DVLA MOT checker shows only mileage recorded during annual MOT tests. It doesn’t include mileage from lease use, servicing, or periods between inspections.
CarVeto reveals what DVLA data alone can’t:
- Mileage logged outside MOT events
- Usage gaps not visible in test-only records
- Early-stage mileage on newer or MOT-exempt vehicles
- Conflicts between odometer readings and service logs
This means buyers get a cross-verified mileage history, not just a test record, essential when assessing condition, value, or odometer fraud risk.
Frequently Asked Questions About MOT Mileage Checks
Yes, MOT mileage records can be manipulated if the odometer is altered before an MOT test. CarVeto detects falsified or tampered mileage by comparing DVLA entries with BVRLA fleet logs and RMI service intervals.
Run a Free UK Vehicle Check.
Yes, MOT mileage can be checked without the V5C. CarVeto’s tool only requires the registration number and retrieves records from DVLA without needing ownership documents.
MOT advisory notes warn about components that may soon fail or need repair. They don’t fail the test but indicate wear, corrosion, or a borderline condition. Higher-mileage vehicles often receive more advisories due to prolonged use and mechanical fatigue.
CarVeto includes these notes alongside mileage records to help buyers assess maintenance risk.
Look at MOT Advisory Notes via the CarVeto database.
Yes, service history helps confirm genuine and consistent MOT mileage. RMI garage logs can fill gaps between annual tests and highlight unusual use patterns.
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Government car checks only show MOT test mileage. CarVeto adds fleet data from BVRLA and servicing records from RMI, revealing usage missed by DVLA logs.
To report incorrect odometer mileage, contact the DVSA with supporting documents. CarVeto helps highlight mismatches between MOT entries, garage records, and odometer readings.
Yes, vehicles exempt from MOT testing may still have mileage recorded through servicing or fleet activity. CarVeto checks BVRLA and RMI databases to provide verified mileage for new, classic, or imported vehicles.
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Yes, CarVeto supports MOT mileage checks for Class 3 (three-wheelers), Class 4 (cars), Class 5 (minibuses), and Class 7 (light vans). Data combines DVLA, RMI, and BVRLA sources to provide a complete usage history.