means it was totaled by insurance then "rebuilt" and inspected by dmv. can be insured but will never have a clean car fax. u can get it clean again but thats a big pain....insurance reports most totals.

remember rebuild and salvage titles are only worth half nada value.... and itll be hard to sell or get full coverage....

ur cars prolly a flood.... bad electrical and rust from salt water... check lower fuse box and relays for corrosion.

go to virginia dmv to get details about salvage and branded titles....
thats where i got my info