Makes no sense

Why is one car with rego on hold (form MR24) deemed safe on the road when the rego is renewed and WOF while the same car where the form was not filed deemed unsafe, requiring an expensive VIN inspection?

Answer: No one has an answer, it’s just regulatory creep.

If a car has its rego lapsed, keep it in the system for ten years. Allow it to be renewed the same as trailers, but require that it undergo a WOF before the rego renewal can go into effect.