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Doing a VIN number check in VIC is quick, cheap, and vastly preferable to buying a lemon with “character”.

Run the VIN through the national PPSR to confirm finance owing, written-off history and stolen status—it’s only a few dollars and worth every cent.

Then use the VicRoads registration check to verify the rego is current and that the make, model and colour match the car in front of you.

Physically confirm the VIN on the windscreen plate, body stamp and compliance plate; mismatches are your cue to walk away heroically.

For extra comfort, grab service records and book an independent inspection; it’s cheaper than inheriting someone else’s “project”.