Written-off vehicles

Written-off vehicles FAQs

Frequently asked questions about written-off vehicles, the written-off vehicles register and the vehicle identity validation process.

Acronyms used on this page:

written-off vehicles register - WOVR
vehicle identity validation - VIV
Department of Transport and Planning - DTP

What legislation governs the written-off vehicles register (WOVR) and vehicle identity validation (VIV) inspections?

I bought a vehicle and the seller didn't tell me that it was on the WOVR? What can I do?

I have purchased a heavy vehicle that is recorded as an RWO on an interstate WOVR. Can it be registered in Victoria?

If I withdraw my insurance claim, will my vehicle be removed from the WOVR?

What time does my car need to be at the VIV inspection centre by?

Can a VIV inspection centre charge me storage costs if I don’t return to pick up my vehicle?

I haven’t kept the receipts for the vehicle, the components and/or repairs. What can I do?

What if my vehicle fails the inspection?

Do I need a roadworthy before the inspection?

I have a roadworthy certificate, but then the VIV inspector found roadworthiness defects on my car. What do I do?

How much money do you and the inspectors get out of this inspection?

Why do I have to pay a reinspection fee to the VIV inspector?

Will my car insurance cover the cost of the VIV and other expenses?

Can I sell my car or transfer it to another owner without a VIV?

Why are you saying my vehicle's a write-off, even though there's no structural damage that affects it's safety?

Who can I contact if I disagree with the results of my VIV inspection?

My vehicle failed the inspection because the inspector asked me for more information. Why do I have to spend time running around to get the paperwork?

Shouldn’t the VIV inspector have access to the manufacturer’s specifications and crash repair information?

I think the vehicle’s been properly repaired, and I already gave the VIV inspector a vehicle damage and structural repair report. Why are they asking me for an independent report?

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