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

How to Check If a Used Car Has an Active VEP

• Ask the Seller Ask directly if the car has been used for Malaysia trips. Request proof of VEP cancellation if applicable.
• 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.”
• 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

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

• 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