1 November VIRM changes are now available to preview
On 1 November 2026, changes to warrant of fitness (WoF) and certificate of fitness (CoF A) frequency and inspections will come into effect. New VIRM content has been developed and is now available to preview.
Frequency changes
The WoF changes affect all light vehicles, excluding agricultural vehicles. CoF A frequency change only affects light rental service vehicles.
Expiry dates for the vehicle’s current WoF or CoF A remain the same, and the new frequency will take effect at their next WoF or CoF A.
To balance WoF volumes across years, vehicles aged 4-7 and 7-14 years old will change frequency at different times.
Inspection changes – ADAS
From 1 November 2026, WoF and CoF A inspections will need to check that no warning or malfunction indicators are showing for any advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) that fully or partially assist with steering or movement of the vehicle.
This applies to all light vehicles that are fitted with these systems.