Comprehensive Vehicle History Report

MotorRegistry is an Australian-based business specialising in the provision of vehicle history reports for individuals who are purchasing or securing a second-hand vehicle, whether directly from an individual, a dealership, or through an online marketplace. These reports are also available to individuals looking to sell their vehicle or transfer ownership over to someone else.

We focus on providing the most comprehensive vehicle history reports in the country, combining data from government registers such as the Personal Properties & Securities Register (PPSR) and National Exchange of Vehicle and Driver Information System (NEVDIS), as well as several third party sources, including RedBook, and our own internal sources.

Through the various registers, external sources, and internal sources, MotorRegistry is able to provide comprehensive reports that paint the clearest picture of a vehicle’s history. With our Comprehensive Vehicle History Report, you’ll gain access to insights that include:

• PPSR certificate - the official government document

• Stolen check

• Written-off checks and finance checks

• Registration details

• Full recall lookup, including status (e.g. the recall was complete or not)

• Common, model-specific issues, including guidance on how to identify these issues (e.g. checking internals, externals, drive train, electrics, mechanical and engine areas)

• Engine number and odometer assessment

• Valuation estimate

• Theft risk rating

• Free pre-purchase inspection guide

The team at MotorRegistry can provide you with vehicle history checks that cover all key on-road vehicles, including cars, motorcycles, trucks, and caravans/RVs, as well as marine vehicles such as boats.

Requesting a vehicle history report through MotorRegistry is simple. To do so, enter your vehicle’s rego/licence plate number or Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the main form on the home page, select your state or territory, and click ‘Get Report’. 

You’ll then be redirected to a page containing basic information of the vehicle so that you can confirm the details are correct. From there, you can select from a Basic Vehicle History Report or Comprehensive Vehicle History Report based on your preference. The costs of the respective reports are also provided on this page.

MotorRegistry offers two types of vehicle history reports - Basic and Comprehensive.

A Basic Report, which includes the PPSR Certificate and some basic vehicle history information, is currently $24.95. If you go with a Comprehensive Vehicle History Report, which includes the PPSR Certificate and an extensive report covering a variety of important data (such as finance owing, recall checks, odometer assessment, theft-risk rating, and more), that will cost $39.95.

As MotorRegistry pulls data from an array of sources, including government registers, third-party sources and internal sources, our reports provide the most comprehensive and accurate information pertaining to a vehicle’s official, verified history in Australia.

Government registers, such as the PPSR, are regularly updated and will provide clear date stamps of a vehicle’s history, such as its year of manufacture, registration expiry, and other notable notifications such as if the vehicle was written-off or stolen.

As a business, our aim is to cross-check all available data that exists for a vehicle so that consumers can rest assured they’re getting the most up-to-date information at the time of receiving a vehicle history record.

Yes, you can. Separate state and territory-based vehicle history checks were brought under one government register back in 2012. So, the collation of these previous government services - such as REVS (which was primarily used in QLD, NSW, and WA) and VSR (which was used in Victoria) - means that every vehicle in Australia is searchable as part of the national PPSR.

The PPSR contains records on all Australian vehicles and is a fundamental document that is included in MotorRegistry’s vehicle history reports. We combine these with other external and internal sources that also track vehicle information throughout Australia, guaranteeing you can perform a check for a vehicle in any state or territory.

As the aim of MotorRegistry is to provide the most feature-complete reports available to consumers, we’re continuously working on building out the data and insights that our reports offer.

Over the coming year, into 2026, we’ll be integrating more data into our reports that will include essential information for used vehicle purchasers, such as:

• Maintenance history: this includes verified service, repair and warranty records; covering details such as reported issues, work performed, cost to the consumer (including warranty costs), replaced vehicle parts, and technician/mechanic notes.

• Odometer history: verified odometer readings through inspection and repair data from certified mechanics, specialists, and annual safety checks - this provides a verified audit trail of odometer readings.

• Damage/insurance claims and quote history: this will include information on prior insurance claims, repair quotes, and incident records.

Recall history and status check: MotorRegistry will confirm whether a vehicle was recalled at any point and if the issues that required a recall were addressed and resolved.

When using MotorRegistry, you can rest assured that your information and payment methods are secure. We utilise the latest technology to safely encrypt user data and protect your online payments.

We only source data related to vehicle history reports from established government registers and authorised, reputable third-party sources. All internal sources are also appropriately encrypted for proper data security.