To register a used car in Victoria, do i need to have a Roadworthy Certificate?

I've found a car i want to buy but it doesn't come with a roadworthy.. i've had people saying it does and doesn't need one in order for me to register it. Its a '93 Magna im buying used from a private sellerTo register a used car in Victoria, do i need to have a Roadworthy Certificate?
No and no.

When I last lived in Victoria the rule was when buying a used car, you must produce a valid roadworthy within 14 days to have the registration transferred to your name.

If buying a used, registered car, you are buying it as is, and also are required to have a roadworthy done within 14 days.



The vehicle must be transferred into your name within 14 days, or you will be fined.



Have a roadworthy inspection done before you agree to buy the car, this will give you a list of faults requiring repair before you purchase.



Don't be fooled, roadworthy's are very strict and repairs are expensive.



I have seen a car sold for $2000 as is, need over $3000 spent on it for the roadworthy, yet the car seemed to drive fine.