Category "d"

[Littlejohn]

Is it true that category D insurance write off cars do not have the fact that they have been subject to an insurance write off on their registration documents?

[Zacs-Master]

Yes. You would have to have an HPI check. Cat D damage varies greatly.

[ToraToraTora]

yes, the thing is that insurance wise one dent can cause a write off if the car is getting on a bit, so cat D means it's not finacially viable to repair but still safe to drive.

[Iggle Piggle]

Off subject a little and not likely to put anyone's mind at rest but a car could have had a huge smash and been rebuilt on a cash payment, no insurance claim so no record. The only way to be sure about any car is to have a professional, physical check.
Having said that, cat 'D' should be or been repaired well enough to be safe but no record is on the V5.

[ToraToraTora]

That would never be a Cat D, iggle piggle, Cat C at best. Any cat is registered by the insurance company and will show on an HPI check.

[Littlejohn]

Thanks for all your answers