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They'd presumably target cars that don't drive much. (btw anyone can check any car's annual mileage from the number plate using the MOT history lookup)

• gruez 2y ago
  >btw anyone can check any car's annual mileage from the number plate using the MOT history lookup Can this be done anonymously? Otherwise doing such a lookup creates a paper trail, which is generally bad if you're trying to commit any crime.
  • gambiting 2y ago
    What paper trail? All they can log is the IP address that made the query, and that's not enough to do anything with.
    • normie3000 2y ago
      That's why GP asked if the lookup was anonymous.
      • gambiting 2y ago
        it's as anonymous as searching any other information on government websites - you don't need to log in to do it.
        • gruez 2y ago
          Depends on the jurisdiction, though. Federal court records are theoretically "on a government website", but you need a PACER account, which has your billing information.
          • gambiting 2y ago
            Well, OP mentioned UK plate cloning so I was talking about how it works in the UK.
    • deleted 2y ago
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  • cjs_ac 2y ago
    Yes, you just type the registration number into this form: https://www.check-mot.service.gov.uk/ https://www.check-mot.service.gov.uk/ Not sure whether it's accessible outside the UK.
    • clort 2y ago
      I bought windscreen wipers for my car recently, the previous owner was my mother and the man in the shop said 'oh, 2018 was the last time they were replaced'. So, more information seems to be available to those who know.. (and, it was me who replaced the wiper blades then so I know it was right)