How to do a VIN Check in VIC?

If you are buying a car in Victoria, you need a VIN check VIC to ensure the car you are buying is clear of debt.

A VIN check VIC is vital for when you’re looking at buying a vehicle. When you order a VIN check, also known as a Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) check, you’ll find important information about any vehicle.

This information will include if that particular vehicle (car, truck, caravan, etc.) is used as security for a loan. You’ll find that many newer vehicles may have existing finance on them, and this will need to be cleared off before you take possession. A vehicle reg check (or VIN number check) can provide a lot of information about any vehicle.

The PPSR certificate you receive as part of your VIN check VIC will also include a stolen car check, rego check, and a finance check.

An essential part of buying a second-hand vehicle in a private transaction is checking if it has a valid vehicle registration. After you buy a car, the rego is ultimately the responsibility of the new owner.

If the seller told you the car registration expired in a few months, but they were not entirely truthful, you may only discover it has run out when the police pull you over, or you receive a fine in the mail! A VIN check in Australia (or engine number check) will provide accurate details on the current registration status of any vehicle.

After you complete your VIN check VIC, you can order your PPSR check or CarHistory Report. In these reports, which will be sent directly to your email in a few minutes, you’ll find many details about that particular car. In Australia, when you buy a vehicle from an individual, they are within their rights not to disclose details relating to the finance situation or the car’s roadworthiness. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to make sure they have a clear understanding of what they are buying.

If you’re buying a vehicle in Victoria, you can complete a VIC rego check to see if the car can be driven on public roads. An unregistered car can be driven on roads, but you’ll need paperwork from the relevant department, and you are usually limited to taking the car to be repaired (not transporting it to your home).

How does a VIN check work?

The VIN check VIC works by searching the VIN (sometimes called the engine number) in the PPSR.

If you don’t have the VIN, you can complete a number plate check and get the same results. After you enter the VIN into RevsCheck, we’ll locate the vehicle in the PPSR and prepare a report. The PPSR includes a record of any property (except real estate) that can be used as security on a loan. By completing a VIN or rego check online, you’ll have the option of ordering a PPSR certificate or our CarHistory Report.

The CarHistory Report uses other resources not found in the PPSR, and it provides more detailed information about a car you’re buying. In the car history check, you’ll also receive the PPSR report, along with information about when this car was last sold and comparative sales of similar vehicles.

You’ll also receive details about any reported odometer readings, which can indicate if the odometer has been altered.

While a VIN check VIC is not a legal requirement of buying a vehicle, it is highly recommended to protect yourself against dishonest people.

The CarHistory Report will also take information from the PPSR certificate and sort it into an easy-to-read format. This will show you if the vehicle has been written off in an accident or reported as stolen. Ordering these reports is the best way to keep you safe from dealing with people looking to offload a bad vehicle.

What documents are required to do a VIN check?

There are no documents required to complete a VIN check VIC. However, it is best to have the current odometer reading available, along with the rego and chassis numbers. You should also be familiar with the make, model, and state the car is registered in (or was last registered in). If you’re unsure about the make and model, these should be stated in the vehicle sales listing; otherwise, you can ask the current owner.

If they don’t want to provide these details, you may be better off walking away from the sale.

How to do a VIN check in Victoria?

Completing a VIN check VIC is straightforward, and it can be achieved in only a few minutes.

Many people will get a VIN or car reg check when they’re on a test drive or completing a vehicle inspection. If you have access to the vehicle, you can open the bonnet, and you’ll usually find the VIN on the compliance plate located on the firewall behind the motor.

The compliance plate is printed on a sticker placed inside the driver’s door in some modern vehicles. If you don’t have access to the vehicle, you can request the owner to send you a photo of the compliance plate. As the VIN is 17 digits long, a photo is best to make sure you’ve got all the numbers and letters correct.

You can enter the VIN into the search section at RevsCheck to perform an enquiry about any car. From then, we’ll show you the summary details of the vehicle attached to those numbers. If these match with the car you’re looking at, you can go ahead and purchase your report. After you get your report, if you decide to buy the car, you’ll need your licence and the registration paperwork from the seller. So it pays to have your licence handy during any vehicle inspection.

The VIN or rego check service provided by RevsCheck is completed as soon as your payment is processed, and you’ll receive your report in a few minutes. As our reports are created swiftly, you can order these just before you make an offer to buy a vehicle. At RevsCheck, we aim to provide buyers with an extra level of protection when buying any vehicle in Victoria.