How to Check If a Used Car Has an Existing VEP (Before Buying)

Why You Should Check VEP Status Before Buying a Used Car

When you buy a second-hand car in Singapore, you don’t automatically get a clean VEP record. If the car was used to travel into Malaysia, it may:

• Already have an active VEP tied to the old owner
• Have a registered RFID tag you cannot reuse
• Be flagged as pending, blacklisted, or tied to unresolved JPJ records
• Be ineligible for new VEP until the previous one is cancelled

This is especially common in cars that were frequently driven into Malaysia — or previously owned by expats, delivery fleets, or carpoolers.

How to Check If a Used Car Has an Active VEP

1. Ask the Seller
   Ask directly if the car has been used for Malaysia trips. Request proof of VEP cancellation if applicable.
2. Try to Register VEP Yourself
   If the vehicle has an existing VEP, the JPJ system will reject your application with an error like: “Vehicle already registered under another owner.”
3. Let MyMechanic Handle It
   We can help run a VEP status check using your car’s plate number, and tell you:
   • Whether the vehicle is already VEP-registered
   • If the RFID is still active or removed
   • Whether you can proceed with a new registration
   • What documents are needed to fix or reset the VEP

How MyMechanic Helps Used Car Buyers

• Checking existing VEP & RFID status
• Cancelling old registrations (with seller proof)
• Submitting new VEP for the new owner
• Installing a fresh RFID tag
• Resolving “ownership mismatch” errors

Whether you’re buying from a dealer or private seller, MyMechanic ensures your used vehicle is VEP-ready and compliant for cross-border travel.

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