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To check vehicle rego in WA, use the WA Department of Transport’s online vehicle licence enquiry (DoTDirect) with the plate or VIN — it’s free and instant.

You’ll see the registration status, expiry date, and basic vehicle details, but not owner info (privacy laws, sorry rubberneckers).

Want to know if it’s under finance, written off, or stolen? Run a PPSR check using the VIN; it’s a small fee and worth the peace of mind before buying.

Cross‑check the details against the seller’s paperwork, and if anything smells off, walk away — there’s always another set of wheels in WA.