Welcome to the vehicle inspection portal
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- Alternative fuel system certification
- Border inspection of imported used vehicles
- Entry certification
- Entry certification (new light vehicles)
- Heavy vehicle specialist certification
- In-service certification (WoF and CoF)
- Light vehicle repair certification
- COVID-19 H&S guidelines
Latest news & updates
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In-service and Entry VIRM amendments effective 28 April 2014
27 April 2014Both the In-service and Entry certification VIRMs have amendments that are live as of Monday 28 April 2014. Read more to find out the details.
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Entry certification VIRM amendment 28 April 2014
23 April 2014New general amendment going live on Monday. View the details.
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In-service VIRM amendment effective 28 April 2014 (affects both WoF and CoF)
15 April 2014This amendment is available for preview now and covers a small number of general technical changes affecting both WoF and CoF.
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In-service VIRM (WoF) withdrawn on 1 April 2014
1 April 2014From 1 April 2014 the In-service VIRM (WoF) will no longer be on the inspection portal and WoF inspectors will need to use the In-service VIRM (WoF & CoF). Read on to find out more.
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WoF News 20 out now
18 February 2014Read about removal of the ‘WoF only’ VIRM, WoF frequency update, getting into the CoF inspection market, headlamp light output, rusty boat trailers, 2013 WoF complaints stats, how to deal with odometer corrections, and more.
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In-service VIRM amendment effective 1 January 2014 (affects both WoF and CoF)
1 January 2014This amendment covers the new WoF expiry for some light vehicles and removal of the scratchbuilt vehicle definition, and for CoF, clarification of 12-month CoF for new light rental vehicles and changes related to heavy vehicle braking.
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In-service VIRM amendment effective 11 November 2013 (affects both WoF and CoF)
11 November 2013This amendment covers WoF frequency and related changes for agricultural vehicles, the new WoF label, and OEM wheel rim options for some heavy vehicles.
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Urgent update - Entry and Repair VIRMs 29 October 2013
25 October 2013Amendment to water damaged vehicle file review and LT351W issue.
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In-service VIRM amendment effective 14 October 2013 (affects both WoF and CoF)
14 October 2013This VIRM amendment covers a range of general technical clarifications and changes.
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Online PRS manuals
10 October 2013The new web-based PRS manuals are now online.
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VIRM: Light vehicle repair certification amendment effective 1 October 2013
25 September 2013General amendment and clarifications | Addition of Fire damage section | 1 January 2014 changes included
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WoF news 19 out now
22 August 2013Read about the WoF frequency changes, new WoF labels and the public information campaign.
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CoF news 4 out now
1 August 2013Tow coupling safety alert | 2 Axle-stop/retention devices – important warning | Information for heavy vehicle operators and drivers on the NZTA website | New resource for HPSV operators | Holland FW31 series fifth wheels – warning | ORS and entering TSL numbers
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VIRM: Entry certification amendment effective 1 July 2013
1 July 2013The amendment is live. Take a look at the changes ...