vicroads.vic.gov.au : Get a Certificate of Roadworthiness Victoria

Organization : Vic Roads
Type of Facility : Get a Certificate of Roadworthiness
Country: Australia

Website : https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/registration/roadworthiness/get-a-certificate-of-roadworthiness

Get a Certificate of Roadworthiness:

A Certificate of Roadworthiness is required when a vehicle is sold, if a used vehicle is to be re-registered or, in some cases to clear a Vehicle Defect. It is only issued by a licensed vehicle tester.

Related : VicRoads Check Vehicle Registration Victoria : www.statusin.org/6977.html

Some vehicles that were not designed primarily for carrying passengers or goods on a highway and considered to be a specially constructed vehicle are exempt from requiring a Certificate of Roadworthiness.

Getting a Certificate of Roadworthiness Hide :
Who issues certificates:
A Certificate of Roadworthiness can only be issued when a vehicle is passed by a licensed vehicle tester, operating from a nominated garage or service station. A certificate is only issued when a vehicle passes the inspection.

How long does a certificate remain current:
A current certificate of roadworthiness, required for the purpose of registering or transferring a vehicle, is one that has been issued not more than 30 days prior to any application for the registration or transfer.

Note:
This is not a guarantee that a vehicle with a roadworthy certificate will necessarily continue to remain in a roadworthy condition for 30 days from the date the certificate was issued.

The cost of certificate:
The cost of obtaining a certificate is not fixed and can depend on the age, type and the condition of the vehicle. You can ask for a quote from a Licensed Vehicle Tester.

If the vehicle fails the test:
If an item fails to meet the requirements, the tester will issue a rejection report. You will be given 7 days to repair or replace the rejected items and have those rejected item inspected again. If more than 7 days elapse a full inspection is then required.

What is inspected:
The inspection is a check of the vehicle to ensure that the key components are in a fit condition for safe road use. It includes:
wheels and tyres
** steering, suspensions and braking systems
** seats and seatbelts
** lights and reflectors
** windscreen, and windows including front wipers and washers
** vehicle structure
** other safety related items on the body, chassis or engine.

View the Vehicle standards information VSI26 – Roadworthiness requirements [PDF 415 Kb] for further information on the Inspection standards for the Roadworthiness test.

What is not inspected:
The roadworthiness test is not a check of the mechanical reliability or general condition of the vehicle.

The certificate does not mean:
** that the vehicle is in top condition without any wear or deterioration
** non-safety related accessories such as the air conditioner, rear window demister, electric windows and rear-window wipers are working
** that the items checked during the roadworthy inspection will continue to function after the inspection e.g. a brake light can stop functioning at any time after the inspection.

The roadworthiness test is not a complete assessment of a vehicle’s compliance with the Standards for Registration, which in most cases are the Australian Design Rules (ADRs). The ADRs are set a set of minimum standards for the construction of motor vehicles and trailers. Compliance with these standards cannot be assessed by inspection alone.

If you require a comprehensive vehicle inspection :
If you require a comprehensive check on the overall condition and reliability of the vehicle then you should arrange for a separate independent vehicle inspection report.