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Vehicle VIN number check

Before you buy a second-hand motor vehicle you should check that there are no existing security interests on it by searching the PPSR and performing a VIN check. If a security interest has been registered against the vehicle, it may not be debt-free and may be repossessed, even after you have bought it. Make sure you search the PPSR on the day, or the day before, you intend to make your purchase, to ensure it is:

free from debt
safe from repossession
not reported written off
not reported stolen

You can perform a vehicle check in the following states:

NSW
VIC
ACT
QLD
SA
WA
TAS
NT

Why run a vehicle VIN check?

Knowing the history of a used car is important before you buy. It can save you time and money down the track and removes any uneasiness in the purchase cycle. The vehicle history report will show past ownership, liens on the vehicle, title and accident history amongst other things.

Where can I find the VIN?

Common places to find the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):

Front of the engine block
Passenger side interior windshield
Passenger side door jamb
Front end of frame

Your VIN can be found in your registration and insurance documents
The VIN is exactly 17 characters in length
The letters ‘I’, ‘O’ and ‘Q’ never appear in a VIN

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