VIN number check
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
