VIC Rego Check
Rego checks (or registration checks) are brief reports that outline a car's registration history. When you buy a brand new car, you know that it's roadworthy, but you don't have the same guarantee when purchasing a car second-hand. You don't know the person selling you the vehicle, and it's difficult to trust them.
A VIC rego check is a way of finding out if you are getting a good deal - or just a rip off.
What information does a VIC rego check include?
When you receive your rego report, it will include the following details:
- Registration number;
- Registration status;
- Registration expiry date;
- Make, model and body shape of the vehicle; and
- Details of the CTP insurer and policy expiry date.
Why should I get a VIC rego check?
Getting a VIC rego check before buying a second-hand vehicle not only gives you peace of mind but ensures you're not putting lives at risk by driving a car that isn't roadworthy. Here are the main reasons to get a rego check:
- Your car is legally required to be registered: All vehicles on Victorian roads are required by law to have a valid registration. Heavy fines apply to drivers who are caught driving a car that has an expired registration. Often, car registration has not been renewed for a reason, such as that the car has a mechanical fault that affects its roadworthiness. With a rego check, you'll know exactly when the car rego runs out, prevent yourself from driving a dodgy vehicle and avoid getting in trouble with the law!
- You'll know if you're covered by Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance: All vehicles in Victoria are also required to possess valid insurance. By performing a rego check, you'll find out if your car's CTP insurance is current and when it expires. CTP insurance is vital if you happen to get into an accident down the track and cause injury or death to others, as it covers your legal liability.
- You'll have peace of mind: A rego check will hopefully show you that your car's rego history is sound. If the rego check indicates something is wrong with the registration, you'll have time to escape a dodgy deal. And if everything is good to go, you can part with your cash knowing that you're getting your money's worth!
How do I get a VIC rego check?
VIC rego checks are available via the VicRoads website. All you require is the vehicle's licence plate number or VIN. Accept the terms and conditions and you'll have access to the car's registration history instantly.
What if I want additional information?
A free rego check gives you essential registration information. However, even if the rego check comes back A-Okay, there could be other things wrong with the vehicle that don't show up on the rego report. For example, a free rego check won't let you know if the car was stolen or written-off, if the prior owner had finance owing, or if they illegally wound the odometer back to increase the sale price.
Luckily, you can get access to this information. For only $38.95, you can purchase a comprehensive car history report from REVSCheck. As the most detailed car history report in Australia, it provides you with the following additional information:
- PPSR (formerly REVS) certificate;
- Stolen check;
- Written-off check;
- Finance check;
- Odometer check;
- Price/odometer comparison;
- Vehicle valuation;
- VIN check; and
- First sale information.
If you want to avoid being sold a lemon, a REVSCheck report is the way to go. Enter your licence plate number or VIN into our website's search box to get instant peace of mind.
Getting a rego check for other states, such as a QLD rego check or NSW rego check, is just as easy as getting a VIC rego check. Just input the details on the designated websites for each state, and receive the information you need.
