A vehicle identification number (VIN) is a unique, 17-character number, which is assigned and attached to a motor vehicle.
VINs are a security feature, as they help to combat fraud, and are the main way vehicles are identified for administrative purposes. They are checked at each warrant of fitness or certificate of fitness inspection. Because they’re recorded on a centralised database, all VIN records are accessible to the Police and vehicle inspectors.
The data that makes up a CarJam report comes directly from the Land Transport NZ. The odometer readings are recorded whenever the vehicle is tested for a WOF/COF at a vehicle testing station.
CarJam is unable to make changes to a vehicle’s data. However the vehicle testing station that issued the WOF may be able to help you correct any problems with the odometer reading.
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