WOVI Re-inspection: What to Do if You Fail
Failing a Written-Off Vehicle Inspection isn't the end of the road. The assessor records exactly what needs to be put right - fix those items, book a re-inspection, and you can still re-register your vehicle.
When a vehicle fails a WOVI, the assessor doesn't just turn you away - they record specific reasons. Understanding those reasons is the key to passing the re-inspection without further delays.
Common reasons for a WOVI failure
- Missing receipts for safety-critical parts
- Undocumented second-hand parts
- Incomplete or unverifiable repair photos
- Structural repairs that don't meet standard
- Identification or VIN discrepancies
Most failures are paperwork, not panel work
A large share of WOVI failures come down to missing documentation rather than poor repairs. Our checklist is designed to eliminate exactly these gaps.
Avoiding a second failure
Before you re-present the vehicle, work methodically through the assessor's notes and our WOVI checklist. If the failure was documentation-related, source the missing receipts or replace the part with one you can prove.
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