The Car-Pass explained: why it is mandatory

Guide · 2026-06-06

What the Car-Pass is for, how to read it and why it protects buyers and sellers in Belgium.

The Car-Pass explained: why it is mandatory

The Car-Pass is a Belgian document that records a vehicle's mileage at every workshop or roadworthiness visit. It is mandatory for any sale, between private individuals or professionals.

What is it for?

It fights odometer fraud by certifying the real mileage. A tampered odometer can hide heavy wear and an inflated value.

How to read it

  • History of dated mileage readings
  • Latest certified mileage
  • Vehicle chassis number (VIN)

The mileage shown in the listing should be consistent with the latest reading, allowing for the kilometres driven since.

On Pactly Car

Sellers can upload their Car-Pass: our AI reads the document, checks the VIN and mileage, then certifies the listing. A consistency indicator instantly flags any suspicious gap.

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