check car history victoria

In Victoria, start with a free VicRoads registration check to confirm the rego status, expiry, and that the basics match what’s on the tin. Then run a PPSR search using the VIN—about $2—and it’ll tell you if the car’s stolen, written off, waterlogged, or still wearing a finance ball-and-chain. Make sure the VIN on the windscreen and compliance plate matches the paperwork, and cross-check the odometer against service records; fairy tales belong in bedtime books, not logbooks. If you’re buying via Tradingpost, ask the seller for a fresh PPSR receipt before you hand over a brass razoo. Do those steps and you’ll avoid the sort of surprises that usually involve tow trucks and colourful language.