Odometer Reading

A given reading of an odometer. Many readings of an odometer will be taken over the life of a vehicle. The readings are normally recorded:

• When a vehicle is being insured.
• As part of a sale. 49 CFR 580 specifies requirements for the Disclosure of the Odometer Reading when the ownership of a vehicle changes. 49 CFR 580.5 lists the odometer data that must be shared.
  

  Federal Regulation on Odometer Disclosure Requirements. For details see 49 CFR 580 on eCFR.

• When being inspected.
• Getting a registration.
• Getting a title.
• When being branded.
• For the annual mileage, for tax purposes.
• etc.