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When does a vehicle need inspection?

Check your vehicle's final inspection date in Traficom My e-Services, on the inspection certificate or in the technical part of the registration certificate. Book the inspection before the due date.

Where can I find the final inspection date?

Check the vehicle information in Traficom My e-Services, on the inspection certificate or in Part I of the registration certificate.

Standard inspection interval for passenger cars and vans

If a vehicle is inspected at 8–9 years of age, the next due date may arrive before a full 2-year interval because the 10-year age threshold shortens the interval. The rule applies, among others, to M1 passenger cars and N1 vans; other vehicle categories and special uses may have different intervals.

Standard inspection interval for passenger cars and vans
Vehicle ageWhen is an inspection due?
First periodic inspectionNo later than 4 years after the date of first use.
After thatNo later than 2 years after the previous inspection until more than 10 years have passed since first use.
More than 10 years since first useAnnually, no later than one year after the previous inspection.

The inspection deadline has passed – how do I bring the vehicle for inspection?

A vehicle may not be used in normal traffic if the periodic inspection is overdue. Driving to a pre-booked inspection is possible under Traficom's conditions. Also check the vehicle's traffic-use and insurance status before moving it.

Vehicle removed from traffic use

A vehicle removed from traffic use may be taken to a periodic inspection without first being returned to traffic use when the inspection has been booked in advance, motor liability insurance is valid, and the vehicle has registration plates or a transfer permit and transfer plates. Drive directly from the storage location to the inspection and directly from the inspection to the storage or repair location.

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