can a written off car be registered

Short answer: sometimes. In Australia, a statutory write-off can’t be re-registered, full stop; a repairable write-off can be, but only after jumping through bureaucratic hoops taller than a Hilux snorkel. You’ll need evidence of repairs and parts, pass an identity check (think VIV/WOVI-style inspections) plus a roadworthy, then pay the fees before rego. Rules and exemptions vary by state and over time, so check your local transport authority before you buy a “bargain.” Even if it passes, expect higher insurance costs and resale side-eye from buyers. Sensible? Sometimes; cheap? Rarely.