Buying a car privately in Victoria is perfectly doable—just don’t leave your brain at home with the spare keys.
Run a PPSR check to ensure the VIN isn’t encumbered, written-off, or stolen, and confirm the rego status on VicRoads while matching the seller’s ID to the paperwork.
A current Victorian Roadworthy Certificate is required to transfer registration; typically the seller supplies it—otherwise you’re effectively buying it unregistered and you’ll be organising the RWC and new rego yourself.
Get a pre-purchase inspection (mobile mechanics are cheap insurance) and only test-drive if the car’s insured to cover you as a driver.
If you buy, both parties lodge the transfer online with VicRoads within 14 days; you’ll cop a transfer fee and motor vehicle duty, so budget for that.
Write a proper receipt with VIN, price, date, odometer, and both names, and make sure those promised spare keys and service books exist outside the seller’s imagination.
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