17. How do I check the mileage of a vehicle?

Created by Angie from CarAnalytics, Modified on Wed, 27 Mar at 1:13 PM by Angie from CarAnalytics

To check the mileage of a vehicle, you can do the following:


  1. Manual Inspection: Look at the odometer display on the vehicle's dashboard. This display indicates the total distance the vehicle has traveled in miles or kilometers.

  2. Service Records: Check the service records or logbook of the vehicle. Mileage is often recorded during routine servicing or maintenance.

  3. MOT Test Certificates: Review past MOT test certificates. Mileage is recorded during these tests and can indicate the vehicle's mileage over time.

  4. Vehicle History Check: Use our online mileage history check service. We offer a comprehensive report that includes mileage information sourced from various records.

  5. Seller Verification: If purchasing a used vehicle, verify the mileage the seller declares. Ensure it matches the mileage displayed on the car and any accompanying documents.


Potential mileage anomalies are highlighted in the "Critical Checks" section of the Full car check report that costs £9.95 PER CHECK.

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