Location of this user is SA.
In VIC it's free to get it checked out over the phone, i just had to call the vehicle securities register, and give them the VIN and chassis number, and they looked it up.
Applying for vehicle security information
Applications to Vehicle Security Register (VSR) services will be accepted by mail, fax, telephone and counter service. All requests will only be processed if it complies with the requirements of the Chattels Securities Act 1987 and VicRoads Vehicle Securities Register Business Rules.
Telephone Information Services - 13 11 71
Counter Service
Mail, Fax, Internet
Fax: 03 9854 1811
VSR will fax a copy of the Certificate of registered interest if requested. This will cost $1.00 on top of the standard fee.