# Vehicle Maintenance Log: [Make, model, registration]

> One record per vehicle: its key facts, the service schedule copied
> from the manufacturer's handbook, a dated log of every service,
> repair and inspection with odometer reading and cost, tyres, recall
> checks and paperwork renewals. Based on the maintenance schedule in
> your manufacturer's handbook and common owner practice. Replace every
> `[bracketed]` value and every row marked *Example*. Follow the
> manufacturer's schedule and a qualified mechanic; this log is a
> record, not technical or safety advice.

<!--
Guidance: How to use this template
- Copy the service schedule from the handbook or the manufacturer's
  service booklet for your exact model, engine and year. Intervals
  differ between models and between "normal" and "severe" use.
- Log every visit on the day with the odometer reading, cost and
  invoice location. A complete log helps warranty claims and resale.
- Check for open safety recalls at least once a year and when you buy
  a used vehicle.
- Related templates: Home Maintenance Log
  (`personal/home-maintenance-log`), Insurance Review
  (`personal/insurance-review`), Budget (`personal/budget`).
-->

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | [Make, model, engine, year] *(Example: [Make] [Model] 1.5 petrol, 2021)* |
| Registration | [Plate] |
| VIN (last 6 characters) | [......] |
| Bought | YYYY-MM-DD at [odometer] km or mi |
| Tyre size and pressures | [Size; front / rear pressure from door-pillar label] |
| Oil grade | [Grade from handbook] |
| Warranty until | YYYY-MM-DD or [odometer] |
| Last updated | YYYY-MM-DD |

## 1. Service schedule

<!-- Guidance: One row per item in the handbook schedule. "Whichever comes first" usually applies to distance and time; check your handbook. -->

| Item | Interval (from handbook) | Last done | Next due | Who |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| *Example:* Engine oil and filter | 15,000 km or 12 months | YYYY-03 at 45,210 km | [YYYY+1]-03 or 60,210 km | Garage |
| *Example:* Brake fluid | 24 months | YYYY-03 | [YYYY+2]-03 | Garage |
| *Example:* Cabin air filter | 15,000 km or 12 months | YYYY-03 at 45,210 km | [YYYY+1]-03 or 60,210 km | Self |
| [Item] | [Interval] | [Date, odometer] | [Date, odometer] | [Who] |

## 2. Service and repair log

<!-- Guidance: Newest first. Note parts fitted and anything the mechanic advised for later, so it does not get forgotten. -->

| Date | Odometer | Work done | By | Cost | Invoice | Advised for later |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YYYY-03-14 *(Example)* | 45,210 km | Annual service, oil and filter, cabin filter, brake fluid, tyres rotated | [Garage] | 240 | Scanned folder | Front pads at about 50% |
| YYYY-11-02 *(Example)* | 41,880 km | Winter tyres fitted | [Tyre shop] | 60 | Email | Check tread in spring |
| YYYY-MM-DD | [Reading] | [Work] | [Who] | [Amount] | [Location] | [Advice] |

## 3. Tyres

<!-- Guidance: Record tread depth at each change or check. Legal minimum tread depth differs by country; check your local rules. -->

| Position | Brand and model | Fitted | Odometer | Tread at last check | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front pair *(Example)* | [Brand, model] | YYYY-MM | 30,500 km | [mm], YYYY-MM | Rotated at 45,210 km |
| [Position] | [Brand, model] | YYYY-MM | [Reading] | [mm], YYYY-MM | [Notes] |

## 4. Inspections, recalls and paperwork

<!-- Guidance: Renewal dates in one place. The roadworthiness test name and frequency depend on your country (MOT in Great Britain, periodic technical inspection in EU countries, state inspections in some US states). -->

| Item | Last done | Result or reference | Next due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roadworthiness test | YYYY-MM-DD | [Pass / fail, certificate] | YYYY-MM-DD |
| Insurance | YYYY-MM-DD | [Insurer, policy last 4] | YYYY-MM-DD |
| Registration or road tax | YYYY-MM-DD | [Reference] | YYYY-MM-DD |
| Safety recall check | YYYY-MM-DD | *Example:* No open recalls | YYYY-MM-DD |
| Breakdown cover | YYYY-MM-DD | [Provider, phone] | YYYY-MM-DD |

Where to check recalls and test history (examples, checked 2026-10-30):
in Great Britain, GOV.UK "Check if a vehicle, part or accessory has
been recalled" (https://www.gov.uk/check-vehicle-recall) and "Check
the MOT history of a vehicle" (https://www.gov.uk/check-mot-history),
which shows past results, recorded mileage and when the next MOT is
due; in the US, the NHTSA recall lookup by VIN
(https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls); elsewhere, your national road-safety
authority or the manufacturer's owner site.

## Standard and licence note

Based on manufacturer maintenance schedules (your handbook is the
authority) and on public UK and US government recall and test-history
services named above. Text and examples are original; amounts are
fictional. Template licence: MIT.