30 July VIRM amendments in effect
The 30 July 2025 VIRM amendments are now in effect.
Please make sure you are familiar with the changes that are relevant to you (and remember to update your QMS/PRS Technical information record).
VIRM: In-service certification (WoF only)
This amendment includes changes that:
- further instruct IOs/VIs to confirm modifications on the plate(s) match the vehicle and vehicle identifier
- instructs VIs to look up engraved plates on the LVVTA website to confirm they’re genuine as counterfeits are available to buy on certain e-commerce websites (such as Ali Express)
- clarify the wording in 11-1 Exhaust system reason for rejection 4 to include any possible reasons that the exhaust has been interfered with.
VIRM: In-service certification (WoF only)
VIRM: Entry certification
This amendment includes changes:
- that align the Great Britian/UK requirements with the Australian requirements, which require invoices to prove legal entitlement
- that tidy up references to other parts of the manual
- where if there is proof from the insurance company that a vehicle was written off for reasons other than body or structural damage, no referral to a repair certifier is required unless the structural condition of the vehicle exceeds the threshold for requiring repair certification
- that, as part of the special interest vehicle process, VIs should enter the permit number in the Notes screen.
VIRM: Light vehicle repair certification
Includes a change where if there is proof from the insurance company that a vehicle was written off for reasons other than body or structural damage, no referral to a repair certifier is required unless the structural condition of the vehicle exceeds the threshold for requiring repair certification.
VIRM: Light vehicle repair certification
VIRM: Heavy vehicle specialist certification
This amendment includes clarification regarding:
- 3.3.1 Repairs which do not require certification
- 3.3.2 Certifications that require an LT400, but no statement of design compliance.