Cars caught in VW dieselgate scandal could be taken off the roads

Victoria's licensing and registration body VicRoads will consider taking cars caught up in Volkswagen's "dieselgate" scandal off the road unless they are repaired under recall by the manufacturer.

VicRoads has confirmed it has the power to suspend the registration of impacted Volkswagen, Audi and Skoda models unless they are fixed under the recall. Other states and territories could follow Victoria's lead.