Hi Barrabart
It is just the same process as a vehicle check, with the rego number and VIN, the yo get all the history. Well worth doing for such a small amount. I always check the rivets on both VIN plates as well, one on the firewall and one under the mudguard or whatever you call it. I found one vehicle where they did not match, and immediately got the police involved.
Regards
Tjupurula