Short version: there’s no truly free, comprehensive write-off check in Australia—use a PPSR report, which costs only a few dollars and is the authoritative source.
With the vehicle’s VIN, a PPSR certificate shows written-off (WOVR) status, stolen status, and any finance/encumbrance—the stuff that matters.
State rego checks are free and handy for current registration details and basic flags, but they’re not a full history and won’t cover finance.
If a seller waves a screenshot, ask for the actual PPSR PDF and make sure the VIN and date/time match.
Spend the loose change now, avoid the driveway weep later.
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