MotorRegistry checks more data than any other Australian vehicle history report. Every report includes the official PPSR certificate, then keeps going where the register stops.
A damage assessment, odometer rollback or repair record, found by MotorRegistry on cars the PPSR cleared.
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Most checks stop at finance, write-off and theft. A MotorRegistry WOVI Check keeps going - recalls, odometer, service history and more - for the complete picture before you buy.
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MotorRegistry’s Comprehensive Plus Report brings together the data most others leave out - service & maintenance records, non-write-off damage and deeper odometer data - for the most complete view of a vehicle’s history.
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Each tier searches for the records listed, but the report includes only what is available for your vehicle. Record availability varies between vehicles depending on the age of the vehicle, where it has been located and serviced throughout its life, and other variable factors.
We go beyond a standard PPSR check to uncover a vehicle’s full story. A Comprehensive Plus report brings together service & maintenance history, odometer rollback detection, vehicle location and previous registration history, and recall repair status - alongside a full recall check and common-issues guide specific to your exact model and year. It’s the report most likely to find a problem before you buy.
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MotorRegistry.com.au provides quick and easy access to conduct searches of the Australian Government's Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR).
A PPSR Check (formerly REVS Check) tells us if there is finance owing on your car, or another kind of encumberance which may result in the car being repossessed or recovered.
The PPSR answers three questions: is there finance owing, has the car been written off, and has it been reported stolen. Every MotorRegistry report includes the official PPSR certificate with those answers.
It holds nothing else. No odometer readings, no damage or repair records, no service history, no recall information. A car can carry all of those problems and still return a clean certificate.
The certificate is where every check starts. A MotorRegistry report picks up where it stops.
A real car checked on MotorRegistry. Same car, two very different answers.
Nothing on the certificate is wrong. It just wasn't asked the right questions.
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What you get beyond the certificate, and how other reports stack up.
| What you get | MotorRegistryComprehensive Plus | PPSRCertificate alone | Other reportsTypical providers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official PPSR certificate | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Finance owing, written-off & stolen checks | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Odometer history & rollback detection | ✓ | — | Patchy |
| Damage assessments, including non-write-off | ✓ | — | Some |
| Service & maintenance history | ✓ | — | Rarely |
| Manufacturer recall check | ✓ | — | Some |
| Recall repair status | ✓ | — | — |
| Location & registration history | ✓ | — | Rarely |
| Independent market valuation | ✓ | — | Some |
| Common problems & custom inspection guide | ✓ | — | Rarely |
| Free 14-day finance re-check | ✓ | — | Some |
Based on what other providers list on their public pages. "Some" means offered by some providers, "Patchy" means offered with limited coverage, "Rarely" means offered by few if any. See the full provider-by-provider comparison
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WOVI itself stands for Written-Off Vehicle Inspection and isn’t a history report or register in and of itself. It is the official inspection process that’s required for repairable write-offs seeking re-registration. It includes a structural integrity assessment to confirm that the performed repairs meet necessary safety standards in order for the vehicle to be deemed roadworthy, re-registered, and returned to the road.
When a vehicle passes a WOVI, this information is entered by the respective state road authority and this status is reflected in the Written-Off Vehicle Register (WOVR). As data from the WOVR is included in PPSR certificates and vehicle history reports, a vehicle passing a WOVI and being deemed roadworthy can help prospective buyers understand that the vehicle was previously written off and then repaired in a manner that’s led to it being deemed safe for roads once more.
Confirming that a vehicle passed a WOVI and has been re-registered for road use is an important factor when considering the purchase of a used vehicle. As part of our vehicle history reports, relevant data from the Written-Off Vehicle Register is included in the report, including if the vehicle you’re considering was previously written-off, repaired, and then re-registered due to passing a WOVI.
When a written-off vehicle undergoes repairs with the aim of passing an inspection and being deemed roadworthy again, information such as safety faults and recall history are not part of this process. It is simply an inspection process, not a historical record of prior recalls or safety issues.
However, while a general WOVI or WOVR check won’t provide this information, MotorRegistry’s Comprehensive Vehicle History Report does assess the vehicle’s full recall history and lists common model-specific issues that could impact the vehicle you’re considering.
We also now offer a Comprehensive Plus report which searches data covering considerations such as:
Maintenance history: this includes verified service, repair and warranty records; and will also cover details such as reported issues, work performed, the cost to the consumer, replaced vehicle parts, and any applicable technician/mechanic notes.
Damage/insurance claims and quote history: this includes information on prior insurance claims, repair quotes, and incident records.
Odometer history: an even more comprehensive history of verified odometer readings through inspect and repair data from certified mechanics, specialists, and annual safety checks.
Recalls and resolutions: We look for recalls and service campaigns for the vehicle and can also reveal whether that recall or campaign has been resolved (fixed) - which is important when looking at a used vehicle and understanding any safety or mechanical concerns.
When it comes to repairable written-off vehicles being inspected for re-registration, the information can only be updated as the inspection occurs. If the vehicle passes the inspection, this status will be updated by the relevant state or territory road authority - the update itself usually propagates immediately once the inspection outcome is processed. At most, it tends to update within 24 hours of the outcome being reported.
These results flow into the WOVR, which is updated continually as new write-off information is introduced into the register.
As noted, information regarding a vehicle passing a WOVI is included in a general PPSR check via data from the Written-Off Vehicle Register. For companies that provide vehicle history reports, they often only include basic information pertaining to a vehicle’s written-off status that was included in the PPSR certificate. Other information they may include, all of which is covered through a basic PPSR check, is:
Finance owing on the vehicle
Checking if the vehicle was ever reported stolen
Verifying the vehicle identity
At MotorRegistry, our focus is on providing buyers with a more comprehensive report of the vehicle. Along with the data obtained through a PPSR certificate, we also cover:
Registration details
Common, model-specific issues to look for, including clear guidance on how to identify these issues (e.g. checking internals, externals, drive train, electrics, mechanical and engine areas)
Service/maintenance history
Damage/insurance claims and quote history
Recall history and status check
Engine number and odometer assessment (as well as a full odometer history, where possible)
Market valuation estimate
Theft risk rating
Free pre-purchase inspection guide
When it comes to having a comprehensive understanding of a used vehicle’s history and potential risks, we give you everything you need in one complete report.
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