How do I check a car's mileage history for free?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the box above and click Check Mileage. We pull all recorded odometer readings from the official DVSA MOT database and display them instantly — completely free, no sign-up required.

What is a clocked car?

A clocked car is one where the odometer has been tampered with to show a lower mileage than the vehicle has actually travelled. It's illegal under the Fraud Act 2006 and can lead to higher repair bills, lower resale value, and safety concerns for the buyer.

How accurate is the mileage history?

The mileage readings come directly from DVSA MOT records, which are recorded by the MOT tester at each annual test. The data is as accurate as those official records. If a vehicle has skipped an MOT or had its first MOT recently, there may be fewer data points.

Can I check mileage history on any UK car?

Yes — you can check any UK-registered vehicle that has had at least one MOT test. New cars (under 3 years old) will have no MOT history yet. Vehicles exempt from MOT (such as those over 40 years old) may also have limited or no records.

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Free Mileage History Check Spot Clocked Cars Instantly

Enter any UK registration to see the complete mileage history recorded at every DVSA MOT test. Instantly identify mileage discrepancies or a clocked odometer.

Possible Clocking

Consistent Mileage

Latest Recorded

MOT Readings

Clocking Status

Mileage Over Time

Date	Mileage	+/- Since Last	MOT

Mileage readings sourced from official DVSA MOT records

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What Is a Mileage Check?

Every time a vehicle has an MOT test, the tester records the odometer reading. Our free mileage check pulls all of those readings from the official DVSA database so you can see exactly how far a car has travelled each year.

If you're buying a used car, a mileage check is essential. A car advertised at 40,000 miles that shows 80,000 miles in the MOT records is a clocked car — and that's a serious red flag.

How to Spot a Clocked Car

Mileage drops between MOT tests (huge red flag)
Unusually low mileage for age (less than 5,000 miles/year)
Big jump or gap in mileage with no explanation
Steady, consistent annual mileage — good sign

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