VIRM: Entry certification November changes Date Page Change 30 November 2021 Pre-registration and VIN 2-2 Vehicle attributes definitions 27 Fuel consumption information: Note 2 removed. 19 November 2021 3-3 Inspection specifications Reference material 18: Request for an exemption to remove trim on an imported used and parallel imported new vehicle A declaration has been added to the trim exemption application form, making it clear to the vehicle inspector that they have
meets the standards for issuing a CoF, they can request that the 4085D Operator statement of compliance with maintenance requirements for parking brake assemblies form be presented to provide proof of inspection/servicing in the last two years (once the vehicle exceeds two years from date of first registration in New Zealand, or every CoF from date of first registration if entry certified as a used vehicle). If an operator does not have a valid 4085D to present, then the vehicle inspector can
added. 6 Appointments Entire section rewritten and now includes new inspector types and classes they can inspect, and experience and qualification requirements. Please read carefully. 7 Definitions and abbreviations Definitions added for: Code of conduct Conflict of interest
had their WoF/CoF /temporary permit revoked. Clarify vehicle inspector five year work experience (change from five years continuous to five years cumulative). Clarify process for dealing with a vehicle that has its VIN or chassis number tampered with which includes completing a report form. A-frames will now be allowed to be fitted to vehicles that are required to comply with frontal impact standards provided certain requirements are met. Clarification on how to deal
and now includes new inspector types and classes they can inspect, and experience and qualification requirements. Please read carefully. 7 Definitions and abbreviations Definitions added for: Code of conduct Conflict of interest Controlled document Entry inspecting organisation Notice of appointment QMS Transport
motorcycles, the headlamps of tractors and forkliffts can be tested with a light board. Where a road test is carried out on a class LC, LD, or LE, motorcycle the vehicle inspector must have access to, and wear an approved motorcycle helmet. 19 December 2024 Technical bulletin 8: Factory produced bodies fitted to new imported Heavy Motor Vehicles (first registered in New Zealand) Hyundai section added. 1 November 2024 Multiple pages Adding the new Vehicle Inspection
specialist repair certifier for inspection rather than certification. The specialist repair certifier is the one who decides if a vehicle needs repair certification, not the entry vehicle inspector. 30 July 2025 changes 10 April 2025 A number of changes regarding vehicle emissions, the Australian RAV system and the Clean Car Standard. The amendment provides new information on how to obtain evidence of compliance for emissions standards for phase in dates that are in the future
new and in-service heavy vehicles. The introduction caused unintended actions and unexpected responses from both heavy vehicle certifiers and vehicle inspectors resulting in many vehicles being delayed for certification and failed at CoF inspection. The revised TB4 now requires the heavy vehicle manufacturer or the approved representative of the manufacturer to supply documentation that gives details of the braking system for the vehicle being modified, the HVSC uses this document to support
Table 2. Japan 09 and 10 added. 36 Removing a border damage flag Info about including an LT400 to cover repairs to vehicle added. Reference materials 16 Request for an exemption from border check requirements Form redesigned Privacy statement added
regularly and let you know if we'll update the VIRMs or not. Some updates may be held and included in the next major amendment. Please email virmupdates@nzta.govt.nz from a work email address, so we know you're authorised to make the request. You must attach a completed amendment request form . VIRM amendment request form (MS Word) Technical advice If you need advice about a vehicle inspection, or any other technical advice, please contact the certifier helpdesk or email
