Mileage status: All clear

We have found no adverse mileage data.

Mileage records

We have no mileage record for this car.

Although there may be no anomalies in the recorded data (ie there are no later figures that are lower than earlier figures), you should still cross check these figures against the service history (and MOT certificates if applicable). We get mileage data from the The Driver And Vehicle Licensing Authority, Vehicle Mileage Check, The British Vehicle Rental And Leasing Association and The Retail Motor Industry Federation. However, this information is not validated and therefore some data may not be complete or accurate. Please note that a small proportion of imported vehicles may have readings in kilometres rather than miles.

The BVRLA as a mileage source

The BVRLA reports mileage on fleet and lease vehicles - these vehicles often cover very high mileages in short periods of time, so check them carefully for signs of wear and tear.

There is a high chance that the vehicle was directly insured by the fleet owner and so, even if there was a bad accident, the vehicle may not have been recorded on the insurance companies’ write-off database.

Where does the data come from?

We get mileage data from the The Driver And Vehicle Licensing Authority, Vehicle Mileage Check, The British Vehicle Rental And Leasing Association and The Retail Motor Industry Federation. However, cars may not have mileage data recorded at these sources. Make sure you cross check the service history and MOT certificates, and follow our advice on checking used cars.

How to use this data?

Check the mileage readings and dates for odd figures (such as a later figure that’s lower) and cross check against any MOT certificates and service records.

Any discrepancies could mean the vehicle has been 'clocked' (ie the odometer has been tampered with to display a lower figure than the actual mileage).

What if there is a mileage anomaly?

Mileage anomalies don’t necessarily mean clocking - a figure might have been entered wrongly, or the odometer could have needed replacing after an accident. Talk to the seller and, if there was an odometer change, ask for proof.

You should also carefully check the service history (and MOT certificates if applicable) and, if necessary, contact a franchise dealer to verify it.

Please note that the DVLA round up mileages to the nearest thousand.

What if there is no mileage information?

There may be no data - or one figure when the car is fairly new and then nothing for several years.

This is because it’s not compulsory to supply mileage information. So garages that serviced the vehicle may not have submitted any data. And previous owners may not have entered any mileage on the V5C form when they sold the vehicle.