VIRM references This bulletin gives guidance to vehicle inspectors in applying the following requirements in the VIRM: Light vehicle repair certification: 5-6 Airbags: Reasons for rejection 10 and 11 6-1 Service and parking brake: Reasons for rejection 9 and 10 . Application This document applies to vehicles that require diagnostic checks on electronic control systems during entry certification, for faults identified in the entry or in-service requirements. Safety concerns The

inspecting organisation (as applicable) appointed by the NZTA under the Rule. 2. Inspection and certification activities (subclause 2.1(1) of the Rule) Only vehicle inspectors and inspecting organisations appointed by the NZTA may carry out inspection and certification activities as specified in the Rule and in this manual. The inspecting organisation’s Deed of Appointment specifies conditions under which a transfer of functions may be made. 3. Primary duty (subclause 2.1(2) of the Rule

inspector, and trained in the interrogation of automotive electronic control systems. This person/company must be proven to have access to and be competent in the use of suitable interrogation equipment. c) An entry certifier or border entry certifier, trained in the interrogation of automotive electronic control systems. A Declaration form for ABS, SRS and/or ESC inspections or a Declaration form for ADAS inspections must be completed by the person/company carrying out a diagnostic check on an automotive electronic control system. A copy of the declaration must be retained with the vehicle file. Page amended 21 August 2024 (see amendment details )

Note: the LT307 cannot be used if the vehicles’ documentation includes the words ‘statutory’, ‘write-off’, ‘salvage’, ‘junked’ or ‘non-repairable’. An LT308 must be used for any of those cases. The use of the LT307 is actioned when damage flagged by a border inspection organisation (BIO) or entry inspector is deemed by a repair certifier to be not as significant as originally thought. Certifiers that are using this form to reverse a damage flag on a border entry vehicle must understand the

Structure of the manual The manual is structured into five main parts: 1. Introduction explains the duties and responsibilities of the inspecting organisation and vehicle inspector, the pre-registration process, the inspection and certification process, complaints procedures, inspection premises and equipment requirements, and the appointment of vehicle inspectors and inspecting organisations. It also includes definitions and abbreviations, an improvement suggestion form and a form for

Applications are now open for parties interested in becoming a CoF inspecting organisation or CoF vehicle inspector. The application forms are available under the Forms tab at the top of the screen, or click here . Information about the revised vehicle certification administration fees is available on the Transport Agency website .

In order to inspect a vehicle at the border the vehicle inspector and inspecting organisation must take the following steps: 1. Know the vehicle inspector’s and inspecting organisation’s responsibilities. Part 3.1 of this section lists the legal responsibilities. The vehicle inspector and inspecting organisation must read and understand them. 2. Establish whether the vehicle requires a border inspection. Part 3.2 of this section explains how to determine if a vehicle requires a border

Standard requirements are met. Issuing an MR2A for approved new vehicles There are a number of vehicle manufacturers and importers whose vehicles can be issued with an MR2A registration form without having to be certified by an entry-level vehicle inspector. It must be a complete, standard production vehicle (except bare chassis or cab/chassis units that require additional construction and have the appropriate temporary certification). In cases where authorised manufacturers or

The price of Waka Kotahi forms and labels changed from 1 October 2023. Blue Star also introduced price changes from 1 October, and these are included in the new per book price shown in the table below. Notes The previous and new charge columns show the Waka Kotahi portion of the charge only . The column showing new total price per book includes Blue Star print and distribution costs. The price you'll see when ordering in the Bluestar portal excludes GST (it will be

There are separate application forms for the different types of certification. There are 2 assessment processes: one for the engineer and one for the local manufacturer. Engineer application and assessment Manufacturer application and assessment Application forms Address to send your application Provider Licensing NZ Transport Agency Palmerston North Office Private Bag 11777 Palmerston North 4442 vehicleinspections@nzta.govt.nz Fit and proper person check All