Authorised Inspection
Station Notice
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PUBLISHED JULY 2011 | REV. 1
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Inspection of Written-Off Vehicles
Commencing 31 July 2011 AUVIS will no longer provide
Written-Off Vehicle (WOV) clearance inspections in any area
of NSW
Commencing 31 July 2011
• AUVIS will no longer be required to carry out WOV checks .
• Any customer requesting a WOV check should be advised that the RTA now conducts this
check and to contact the RTA for advice on 13 22 13.
• AUVIS using AIS online will be alerted by an online message that the vehicle has been writtenoff.
This message will not stop the system from accepting the inspection.
• AUVIS should refer customers to the RTA website
http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/wov for further
information.
Note: The on-screen message will be highlighted in blue and appear similar to "This vehicle has
been "written-off" check with customer to proceed." The normal inspection may then proceed
under the customer’s instruction. The customer should be informed of the changes to WOV legislation
and:
• if inside the VIIU area, attend a motor registry to book in for a RTA inspection to obtain written
off vehicle clearance.
• If outside the VIIU area, visit the RTA web site or contact the RTA for advice on 13 22 13
AIS_WOVs | Rev. 1 | July 2011 2 (2 pages)
CHANGES TO WOV LEGISLATION
• From 31 January 2011 all vehicles reported to the Written-Off Vehicle Register (WOVR) are
classified as statutory write-offs and unless exempt, will not be able to be re-registered.
• WOVs reported to the WOVR before 31 January 2011 and presented for registration on or
after 31 July 2011 will require a Certificate of Compliance.
Further requirements and information for customers applying to register a written-off vehicle
are detailed in the RTAs web site:
http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/wov
