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What do the odometer codes mean?

Last updated on Feb 19, 2026

There are a total of four odometer codes, which indicate the reliability of the odometer reading. Listed below are the codes and what they represent:

  • ACTUAL – The odometer reading is considered to be true and actual.

  • NOT ACTUAL – The odometer reading is not accurate or cannot be determined.

  • EXEMPT – The odometer reading is not required by federal law.

  • EXCEEDS MECHANICAL LIMITS – The actual odometer reading has reached the highest numbers mechanically available (it has "rolled over"), and it cannot be determined.