Quick Answer
Yes. MOT history records the odometer reading at every test since 2005. Comparing these readings in date order is one of the most reliable ways to spot mileage fraud — if the mileage ever drops or jumps unrealistically, the car may have been clocked.
Mileage at every test
Each time a car is MOT tested, the tester records the mileage on the odometer. That reading is stored permanently in the online history, giving you a year-by-year record of how far the car has travelled over its life.
Because the readings are logged by independent test centres, they're difficult to fake — which makes MOT mileage the go-to check for verifying a car's true mileage.
Using it to catch clocking
Plot the mileage against the test dates. Genuine mileage rises steadily. If you see the figure fall, flatline for years then leap, or record an impossible annual jump, treat it as a serious warning that the odometer may have been wound back.
Verify a car's mileage
Check the recorded mileage at every MOT and spot clocking instantly — check any reg.
Verify a car's mileageFrequently Asked Questions
Can MOT mileage be faked?
It's very hard. Readings are entered independently at each test centre and stored by the DVSA, so a clocked car usually leaves an obvious inconsistency in its MOT mileage trail.
What if there's a gap in the mileage record?
Gaps can happen if a car went untested for a period (for example while off-road on a SORN). Be cautious and ask the seller to explain any missing years.