5 High-Mileage Used Cars That Are Still Worth Buying

Is a high-mileage used car always a bad investment? Not necessarily. In this video, we examine five used cars that can still make sense with more than 100,000 miles on the clock: Lexus IS 300h Volvo V70 D5 Škoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Toyota Prius Mk3 Honda Civic 1.8 i-VTEC We explain why each model is worth considering, who it suits and which expensive problems you need to check before buying. We also cover service history, MOT records, hybrid-battery condition, diesel emissions systems, automatic gearboxes, cambelts and UK clean-air-zone compliance. High mileage is not irrelevant, but it does not tell the whole story. A properly maintained 140,000-mile car can be a much better purchase than a neglected example showing half that figure. Subscribe for more straightforward advice about buying, owning and selling cars in the UK, and share this video with someone searching for their next used car. Vehicle condition, tax, insurance, emissions compliance and maintenance requirements vary by registration and specification. Always inspect the individual vehicle and consider an independent pre-purchase assessment.