Correct as at 28th March 2024. It may be superseded at any time.

Extract taken from: Vehicle Inspection Portal > VIRMs > Entry certification > Reference materials

5 Reference materials

1 Annex B: Conditional permit for the operation of uncertified vehicles

2 Annex A: List of addresses to be attached to Annex B conditional permit

3 Annex B heavy vehicle safety check sheet

Annex B: Heavy vehicle safety check sheet (PDF)

Version: June 2023

Vehicle safety check inspection requirements for vehicle with a GVM grater then 3500kg (heavy vehicle).

4 Annex B light vehicle safety check sheet

Annex B: Light vehicle safety check sheet (PDF)

Version: June 2023

Vehicle safety check inspection requirements for vehicle with a GVM less than or equal to 3500kg (light vehicle).

5 Sample vehicle compliance certificates

Sample LT4085N vehicle compliance certificate

LT4085N

Sample LT4085U vehicle compliance certificate

LT4085U

6 Sample light vehicle repair record of certification (LT308)

LT308

7 Sample heavy vehicle specialist certificate (LT400)

LT400

8 Sample low volume vehicle certification plates

9 Sample statement of compliance issued under the Low Volume Vehicle Code (F001)

LVV SoC

10 Sample LVV plate attachment delegation form

F005 LVV

11 Sample Vintage Car Club identity card

VCC ID card

12 Sample Vintage Car Club certificate of authentication

VCC authenticity statement

13 Translations of common Japanese vehicle makes

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14 Translations of Japanese year of manufacture

Japanese year

Translation

Japanese year

Translation

Japanese year

Translation

35

1960

56

1981

14

2002

36

1961

57

1982

15

2003

37

1962

58

1983

16

2004

38

1963

59

1984

17

2005

39

1964

60

1985

18

2006

40

1965

61

1986

19

2007

41

1966

62

1987

20

2008

42

1967

63

1988

21

2009

43

1968

1989

22

2010

44

1969

2

1990

23

2011

45

1970

3

1991

24

2012

46

1971

4

1992

25

2013

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1972

5

1993

26

2014

48

1973

6

1994

27

2015

49

1974

7

1995

28

2016

50

1975

8

1996

29

2017

51

1976

9

1997

30

2018

52

1977

10

1998

2019

53

1978

11

1999

2

2020

54

1979

12

2000

3

2021

55

1980

13

2001

4

2022

Page updated 1 May 2019 (see details)

15 Request to locate missing border check record/s

Note: This form should only be used for vehicles border inspected in New Zealand and overseas by MAF prior to 16 January 2012. For vehicles border checked after 16 January 2012, contact the NZ Transport Agency on 0800 804 580.

Page amended 1 July 2013 (see amendment details).

16 Request for an exemption from border check requirements

CA99 Request for an exemption from border check requirements (PDF)

Version: October 2023

This form is to be used when applying for an exemption to border check requirements.

Page amended 1 November 2014 (see amendment details).

17 Request to remove border damage flag

These forms are to be used by a vehicle inspector if they determine that the vehicle does not exceed the threshold for requiring repair certification.

Page amended 1 July 2013 (see amendment details).

18 Request for an exemption to remove trim on an imported used and parallel imported new vehicle

CA04 Request for an exemption to remove trim on an imported used and parallel imported new vehicle (PDF)

Version: October 2023 Previously known as: VCUEF 04

This form is to be used if requesting an exemption to remove trim on an imported used and parallel imported new vehicle.

Page updated 19 November 2021(see details).

19 Sample statement of compliance

Statement of compliance (PDF)

Version: January 2022

A Statement of compliance is a statement from an authorised representative of a vehicle's manufacturer listing the standards to which the vehicle was certified when it was made. If these standards are approved vehicle standards, as listed in New Zealand Rules and Regulations, the Statement of compliance is acceptable proof that the vehicle meets the required standards.

20 Sample de-registration certificates (Japan)

21 Sample temporary de-registration certificates (Japan)

Vehicles over 660 cc excluding motorcycles – Alternative from 1 January 2005

Vehicles over 660 cc excluding motorcycles – Alternative from 1 January 2005

Vehicles over 660 cc excluding motorcycles – Alternative from 1 January 2005 (English translation)

Vehicles over 660 cc excluding motorcycles – Alternative from 1 January 2005 (English translation)

22 Sample export certificates (Japan)

Vehicles over 660 cc excluding motorcycles (alternative from January 2023)
Japanese export certificate 
Vehicles over 660 cc excluding motorcycles (alternative from July 2012)
Colour copy

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Black and white copy showing the six instances of the word 'COPY'

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Vehicles over 660 cc excluding motorcycles (alternative from 1 January 2005)

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Cars less than 660 cc

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Cars less than 660 cc (from  1 January 2023)
Cars less than 660 cc (from 1 January 2023) 
Temporary export certificate – Vehicles over 660 cc excluding motorcycles
(alternative from 1 January 2005)

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Temporary export de-registration certificate – Vehicles over 660 cc excluding motorcycles
(alternative from 1 January 2005)

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Page amended 20 July 2023 (see amendment details)

Page updated 2 February 2023 (see details)

23 Sample completion inspection certificate (Japan)

24 Sample detailed registration history certificate (Japan)

25 Sample notification of dismantlement for motorcycles and mopeds (Japan)

Page amended 28 April 2014 (see amendment details).

26 Sample registration documents (Singapore)

Singapore vehicle registration card

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Singapore deregistration certificate

Note: The Transport Agency will accept electronic de-registration certificates and technical letters from Singapore but only on the proviso that they are emailed directly to a KSDP from Singapore Land Transport.

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Page amended 1 December 2016 (see amendment details).

27 Sample registration documents (Hong Kong)

Sample registration document (Hong Kong)

28 Sample United Nations Economic Commission - UN/ECE - compliance plates

The entry certifier must be certain that the plate/label is genuine.

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Page amended 1 November 2017 (see amendment details).

29 Sample European Community (EC) whole vehicle approval plates


Excluding motorcycles

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Note 1

Any directive number in the whole vehicle approval number is acceptable to prove compliance with all standards requirements with the exception of frontal impact and emissions.

Note 2

If the number is Framework directive 2001/116 or one of its higher amendments, it will prove compliance with all required standards and also frontal impact and emissions to Euro 3. If the number is frame work directive 2007/46, or 2018/858/EC, or one of its higher amendments, it will prove compliance with all required standards and also frontal impact and emissions to Euro 4. The current higher amendment numbers are:

2007/37

2007/46

285/2009

595/2009corr

2010/19

1060/2008

385/2009

595/2009

661/2009

371/2010

2018/858

 
Note 3

The following directive numbers are not acceptable to prove compliance with all standards. An exemption to land transport rules is required, which will require evidence such as a European certificate of conformity (CoC) and test reports to demonstrate that requirements have been substantially complied with and that further compliance is unnecessary.

KS/46KS07/46KS18/858
Motorcycles and mopeds

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Note 1

Listed below are examples of the acceptable ‘base directive/regulation numbers’ shown in the EC whole vehicle approval number which are acceptable to prove compliance with all standards, including braking standards:

92/61 2002/24 2009/67 168/2013
Motorcycles - alternative

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Page amended 10 December 2023 (see amendment details)

30 Sample Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard - FMVSS - compliance plate/label

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Sample FMVSS compliance plate/label

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Sample FMVSS compliance plate/label (motorcycle)

Page amended 1 July 2013 (see amendment details).

31 Sample certificate of origin (US)

Sample certificate of origin (US)

32 Sample Australian Design Rules - ADR - compliance plates

A compliance plate is a small metal plate (typically about 100mm x 50mm, smaller for motorcycles), which is attached to the vehicle. A compliance plate identifies the vehicle by make, model, date of manufacture and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)/chassis number. Compliance Plates are permanently affixed to vehicles and usually are fitted in vehicle engine bays, on vehicle door pillars or near the passenger side footwell. On motorcycles they are usually attached to steering heads.

Compliance plates are usually silver although other colours are sometimes used. However, certain colours are reserved for particular purposes.

  • A red compliance plate is for a partially completed vehicle (eg chassis-cab)
  • A green compliance plate is for a vehicle produced in low volume
  • A blue compliance plate is for low volume trailer
  • A yellow compliance plate is for a personally imported vehicle.

Although information on a compliance plate may change from time to time, there is one feature which distinguishes it from other plates. That is a statement to the effect that the plate is affixed with the approval of the “Australian Motor Vehicle Certification Board” (AMVCB) or alternatively that the vehicle is “Manufactured to Comply with the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989”.

Motor vehicle standards compliance plates
(in use from October 1989 – current style)
General use Colour: Other than red, green, blue or yellow

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Motor vehicles except group L (100mm x 50mm)

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Group L vehicles only (95mm x 35mm)

Trailer Colour: Other than red, green, blue or yellow

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Trailers over 4.5 tonnes ATM (150mm x 90mm)

For general use
AMVCB Third edition compliance plates
(in use after 1 July 1988 and until 1 July 1992)
General use Colour: Other than red, green, blue or yellow

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Motor vehicles except motorcycles (90 mm x 90 mm)

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Motorcycles only (100mm x 40mm)

AMVCB Third edition compliance plates
(in use after 1 July 1988 and until 1 July 1992)
General use Colour: Other than red, green, blue or yellow

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Motor vehicles except motorcycles (100mm x 50mm)

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Motorcycles only (95mm x 35mm)

Page amended 1 May 2017 (see amendment details).

34 Vehicle odometer discrepancy – notification to the NZ Police

35 Sample EPA plates

Sample EPA plates

EPA plate

EPA plate

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Page amended 1 November 2014 (see amendment details).

36 Application for an exemption from vehicle rules

CA11 Application for an exemption from Land Transport Rules (PDF)

Version: October 2023 Previously known as: VCUEF 11

This form is to be used when applying for an exemption from Land Transport vehicle Rules.

Page amended 1 November 2014 (see amendment details).

37 Chassis rating procedure: independently imported vehicles (including trailers)

38 Sample fuel consumption statement

Page amended 2 December 2019 (see amendment details).

39 Sample single-sensitive seatbelt declaration

40 Sample TSD agent’s single-sensitive seatbelt declaration

TSD agent’s single-sensitive seatbelt declaration (PDF)
For exemption from Specified Seatbelt Requirements of the Traffic Regulations 1976 and the Transport (Vehicle Standards) Regulations 1990

41 MoT St31391 seatbelt anchorage specifications

42 Brake declaration templates

43 Exhaust emissions standards compliance information for heavy vehicles

Information regarding compliance with approved exhaust emissions standards for heavy motor vehicles imported to New Zealand has been supplied by local representatives of the following manufacturers:

  • Hino
  • International
  • Iveco
  • Isuzu
  • MAN
  • Western Star and Autocar
  • Nissan Diesel

The following table summarises the relevant information supplied by each manufacturer’s representative regarding compliance with approved exhaust emissions standards.

Entry certifiers will not be required to obtain an individual statement of compliance for these vehicles.

Please note that some manufacturers (eg Mitsubishi, Ford, Nissan) are notifying the NZTA (through the VIN direct system) of the vehicle emission standards for the models of heavy vehicles that they are importing into New Zealand.

Therefore, if a new heavy vehicle is presented for certification and the emission code fields in LANDATA are already populated, additional documentation to cover the exhaust emission requirements is not needed.

Models

Exhaust emissions standards met

Hino

All class NB and NC vehicles distributed by Hino and sold by its franchise dealer network

1996/96 EC (Euro 3)
ECE 24/03

International

All class NB and NC vehicles distributed by International and sold by its franchise dealer network

US 98D

Isuzu

All class NA, NB and NC vehicles distributed by Isuzu and sold by its franchise dealer network

ADR 80/00 and ADR 30/01
Euro 3
US 98D
Japan 02/04

Iveco

All class NB and NC vehicles distributed by Iveco and sold by its franchise dealer network

72/306 EEC
88/77 EEC

MAN Automotive imports

All class ME, NB and NC vehicles distributed by MAN sold through its franchise dealer network

ADR 80/00 and ADR 30/01
EEC 88/77

Nissan Diesel

All class NB and NC Nissan diesel vehicles distributed and sold through its franchise dealer network

ADR 80/00 and ADR 30/01
US 98D
Euro 3

Western Star and Autocar

All class NB and NC vehicles distributed and sold through it franchise dealer network

ADR 30/01 and ADR 80/00

44 Sample frontal impact exemption letter

Ref no: FO2/XXXXXX

File no: VU85/4

Date

Address 1

Address 2

Address 3

Address 4

Dear NAME,

Exemption of specific vehicles from compliance with approved frontal impact standard

Pursuant to section 166 of the Land Transport Act 1998, and being satisfied as to those matters specified in section 166(2) of that Act, I, NAME, Vehicle Compliance Specialist, acting under delegated authority, exempt the vehicle identified in schedule 1 ("the vehicle"), owned by the person specified in schedule 2 ("the owner") from clause 2.1(5) of the Land Transport Rule Frontal Impact 2001 subject to the conditions in schedule 2.

Schedule 1

Vehicle Details

Make: XXXXXXXXX

Model: XXXXXXXXX

Year: XXXX

Chassis/VIN no: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Owned by: OWNER NAME

Schedule 2

Conditions

(i) The vehicle must continue to be registered in the OWNER NAME.

(ii) The vehicle must have a current LVV/MotorSport authority card issued by
MotorSport New Zealand

(iii) The vehicle must be operated according to any conditions set by MotorSport New
Zealand

(iv) The vehicle operator must continue to hold a valid MotorSport New Zealand
competition licence.

(v) The vehicle operator must only be operated during the period of an authorised MotorSport
New Zealand event or when being driven to or from a garage for routine maintenance. The period
of an authorised MotorSport New Zealand event shall cover travelling directly to the event,
competing in the event and returning directly from the event.

(vi) A copy of this exemption must be carried in the vehicle at all times.

(vii) This exemption ceases to be valid if any of the above conditions is breached.

Dated at Wellington this DATE

 

 

Name

Vehicle Compliance Specialist

Assessments

NZ Transport Agency

46 Application for a special interest vehicle permit

SIVVP Application for a special interest vehicle permit (PDF)

Version: March 2024 Previously known as: DVCUAF 11

Previously known as: Application for recognition of a special interest vehicle

This form is used to apply for an exemption from frontal impact standard requirements under Land Transport Rule: Frontal Impact Amendment 2008 section 2.1(7)(f), vehicle exhaust emission standard requirements under Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Exhaust Emissions 2007 section 2.2(3)(b), and electronic stability control requirements under clause 2.1(4) of the Land Transport Rule: Light-vehicle Brakes 2002.

Page amended 1 November 2014 (see amendment details).

47 Sample Annex C conditional permit

Sample Annex C permit

Note 1

The inspection requirements for a heavy vehicle to operate on an Annex C conditional permit are the same as an In-service CoF inspection, relevant to the vehicle class, with the exception of:

  • HVS certification (eg load anchorages, towing connections)
  • CoL details
  • Mudguards which are not required to be fitted
  • Lighting equipment that is not required to be fitted:
    • Side-facing direction indicator lamps (a warning device that indicates to the driver that a lamp has failed may also be non-functional if electrical load of ‘repeater’ is necessary for its operation)
    • Side-marker lamps
    • Registration-plate illumination lamps
    • Additional rear-reflectors if reflectors are incorporated in rear lamp unit.

All fitted lighting equipment must meet applicable requirements (however, rearward-facing equipment is not required to meet position requirements).

Note 2

For an uncertified vehicle with trade plates that isn’t to be entry certified, proof of standards compliance is not required for an Annex C to be issued.

If a partially completed (eg cab chassis) heavy vehicle is to be registered, proof of standards compliance is required.

Note 3

An overdimension vehicle, including a high-productivity motor vehicle, must obtain the relevant permit before an Annex C conditional permit can be issued.

Page amended 1 June 2019 (see amendment details).

48 MotorSport exemption application

This form is used to apply for a left-hand drive exemption for vehicles that have been approved for by MotorSport NZ being compliant with the eligibility criteria and exemption conditions as agreed to by the NZ Transport Agency and MotorSport NZ.

The form can be downloaded from the NZTA website here.

49 Sample EC certificate of conformity

EC Certificate of Conformity 1

EC Certificate of Conformity 2

EC Certificate of Conformity 3

Sample EC Certificate of Conformity

50 Application for identification of an immigrant's vehicle

DVCUAF06 Application for identification of an immigrants' vehicle (PDF)

Version: October 2023

Previously known as: Application for recognition of an immigrant's vehicle

This form is used to apply for an exemption from frontal impact standard requirements under Land Transport Rule: Frontal Impact Amendment 2008 section 2.1(7)(e), vehicle exhaust emission standard requirements under Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Exhaust Emissions 2007 section 2.2(3)(a), and electronic stability control and advanced brake system requirements under Land Transport Rule: Light Vehicle Brakes 2002.

Page amended 1 June 2018 (see amendment details).

51 Category A left-hand drive vehicle permit application

LHDVP Application for category A left-hand drive vehicle permit (PDF)

Version: October 2023

This form is to be used to apply for Category A left-hand drive vehicle permit for a specified class MA vehicle that is less than 20 years old.

Page amended 1 November 2014 (see amendment details).

53 VIN approval request form

CA01 VIN approval form (previously known as VCUEF 01) is used apply to affix or re-affix a VIN to a New Zealand registered vehicle.

From 1 October 2023, each time you apply you’ll need to pay for a unique PDF download of the application form from Blue Star. You can then complete the application as normal.

To apply:

  1. Order a VIN approval form in the Blue Star portal and pay by credit or debit card.
  2. Blue Star will email you a PDF which you can print, fill out and scan (please keep an electronic copy).
  3. Send the completed form to mvapprovals@nzta.govt.nz for processing.
  4. We'll use the unique serial number on the form to confirm you've paid.

You can purchase multiple PDFs in a single transaction.

Order CA01 forms through the Blue Star portal

54 Vehicle report form

Vehicle report form (PDF)

Version: October 2022

This form is to be completed when a vehicle without a chassis number or VIN is presented and/or the transaction is suspicious.

55 FS012 upper seatbelt anchorage request form

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56 Alternative documents form

CA03 Alternative documents form (PDF)

Version: January 2024 Previously known as: VCUEF 03

This form is to be used when the ownership trail is incomplete for vehicles undergoing used entry certification, there is no proof of previous New Zealand registration or there is no proof of previous overseas registration.

Page amended 1 November 2014 (see amendment details).

57 Lost de-registration or export certificate form

CA02 Lost deregistration/export certificate (PDF)

Version: October 2023 Previously known as: VCUEF 02

This form is to be used when the original Japanese deregistration/export certificate has been lost.

58 Sample Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard - CMVSS - compliance plate/label

 

CMVSS complaince plate

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Page amended 1 November 2014 (see amendment details).

59 Sample UK registration certificates

UK registration certificate with European type approval

UK registration certificate

UK registration certificate with provisional type approval

provisional type approval

Page updated 2 November 2021 (see details)

60 Authority to issue statements of compliance for Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram vehicles

Any statement of compliance for a Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge or Ram vehicle that is not issued by Daimler Chrysler New Zealand must be authorised by either of the following:

  • Mr Tim Czapp, Vehicle Compliance and Saferty Affairs, USA
  • Mr Gary Burton, Chrysler UK Ltd

The people above will only issue statements of compliance to people who are immigrating to New Zealand and have owned their vehicle in the country of origin prior to immigrating to New Zealand.

61 HVSC Memo 59: HV power pack upgrades to meet emissions requirements

Memo

For Heavy Vehicle Specialist Certifiers

To: Heavy Vehicle Specialist Certifiers No. 59

From: Steve Bullôt

Date: 4 May 2009

Subject: HV power pack upgrades to meet emissions requirements

Following the introduction of the Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Exhaust Emissions 2007 (33001/2), it has been determined that a heavy vehicle may be repowered to meet the requirements of the Rule.

Any repower will need to meet the following conditions:

  • The repower must meet the applicable emission standard.
  • The repower and its installation must be to the specifications and instructions of the manufacturer of the powerpack for the application or be an alternative approved by the vehicle manufacturer.
  • Powerpack means; the engine, its radiator/cooling pack, induction and exhaust systems, including layout, and any accessories or emissions control equipment, such as add blue, specified by the manufacturer.
  • Where final drive or other installation conditions are specified by the manufacturer they must be met and noted in the final certification.
  • The repower is to be certified, by a HVS Certifying Engineer with the Chassis (HVEC) category, That it meets all the above requirements. Supporting documentation from the powerpack or vehicle manufacturer must be available.

Note: In the situation where an engine or powerpack is replaced by a unit by the same manufacturer, part number, specification and emission standard then it is considered a repair and not a modification and is not affected by the requirements of the Rule.

62 Sample letter – Recognition of specified vehicle as an immigrant’s vehicle

You can download a Word version of the sample letter.

Sample letter – Recognition of specified vehicle as an immigrant’s vehicle

63 Sample letter and permit for Category A left-hand drive vehicle

LHDVP10/ ###

Date

Organisation

Address

Application for a Category A Left-hand Drive Vehicle Permit as specified in sections of Land Transport Rule, Steering Systems Amendment 2010, Rule 32003/2.

Please find enclosed the original Category A Left-hand Drive Vehicle Permit for the year make model, chassis number.

Please note, that this Category A Left-hand Drive Vehicle Permit allows the vehicle to be accepted as being a class MA left-hand drive vehicle that meets all the conditions set out in the schedule for a Category A special interest light vehicles less than 20 years old.

All other vehicle standards must be met for entry compliance, as would be required of any other vehicle of this age and vehicle class.

The LHDV permit number at the top of this document and the attached LHDV permit have been entered in Landata Gnotes, by the NZTA Vehicles Unit.

To ensure the integrity of these documents, please ensure the LHDV permit code as shown on the top of this document and the LHDV permit, is shown in the Landata Gnotes screen.

If the LHDV permit code is not on the Landata Gnotes screen, do not proceed with compliance, and contact the undersigned.

Yours Sincerely

Name

Vehicle Compliance Specialist

Assessments

NZ Transport Agency

64 British certificate of permanent export

British certificate of permanent export

65 Exhaust emissions test certificate

66 NZ Customs ‘Deed of undertaking’

NZ Customs Deed of undertaking
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Page amended 1 November 2014 (see amendment details).

67 Sample UK V308 registration document

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68 Sample UK VX302 registration document

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69 Sample auction invoices

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fleetwise

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Hassalls invoice

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All Pickles auction documents will contain the 'P' watermark. The Transport Agency will accept invoices sent by email on the proviso that they are emailed directly from Pickles to the KSDP or certifier.

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Sample Pickles invoice

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Ritchie Bros

iron planet

Page amended 2 December 2019 (see amendment details).

70 Sample hpi and Experian reports

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55
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Page amended 1 April 2021 (see amendment details)

71 Examples of major structural damage and corrosion

Page added 1 July 2013 (see amendment details).

71-1 Under-body damage: Crushing of floor pan stiffening members

The damage in these images must be referred to a repair certifier to determine whether the damage is structural or non-structural.

Where it's determined that the damage is non-structural, and there's no other damage requiring an LT308, the repair certifier will issue an LT307.

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crush 4

5

crush 4

Page amended 21 February 2024 (see amendment details).

71-2 Under body damage: Splitting of seam wells

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crush 4

crush 4

Page amended 28 April 2014 (see amendment details).

71-3 Under body damage: Tearing of the metal

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crush 4

crush 4

Page amended 28 April 2014 (see amendment details).

71-4 Damage to rocker panels and cant rails

Rocker panels

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crush 4

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crush 4

crush 4

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Cant rails

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Page amended 1 October 2023 (see amendment details).

71-5 Rear quarter/dogleg

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crush 4

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crush 4

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Page amended 28 April 2014 (see amendment details).

71-6 Dogleg flag

Look for discrepancies in the door gap.

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crush 4

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Page amended 28 April 2014 (see amendment details).

71-7 Distortion to longitudinal rails: Front and rear crush zones

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Page amended 28 April 2014 (see amendment details).

71-8 Collision damage to steering or suspension components

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crush 4

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Page amended 28 April 2014 (see amendment details).

71-9 Damage to the vehicle’s outer body panels: Seam or joint integrity

Damage to the vehicle’s outer body panels which affect the integrity of any of the seams or joints installed by the vehicle manufacturer (and may have also caused secondary damage - further inspection may be required)

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crush 4

crush 4

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Page amended 28 April 2014 (see amendment details).

71-10 Corrosion which has resulted in perforation or flaking of the metal: Nissan Terrano and Mistral

When inspecting Nissan Terranos or Mistrals always check for corrosion of the floor under the rear seat (examples are shown in the first three photos below).

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crush 4

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crush 4

crush 4

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Page amended 28 April 2014 (see amendment details).

71-11 Water damaged vehicles

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crush 4

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crush 4

crush 4

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Page added 1 July 2013 (see amendment details).

71-12 Heat and fire damaged vehicles

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crush 4

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crush 4

Page added 1 July 2013 (see amendment details).

71-13 Examples of repairs

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crush 4

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crush 4

crush 4

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crush 4

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Page amended 28 April 2014 (see amendment details).

72 Examples of minor non-structural cosmetic damage

Page added 1 July 2013 (see amendment details).

72-1 Front guards

crush 4

crush 4

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crush 4

crush 4

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Page added 1 July 2013 (see amendment details).

72-2 Sills/rocker panels (minor damage)

crush 4

crush 4

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crush 4

crush 4

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Page amended 28 April 2014 (see amendment details).

72-3 Minor/cosmetic damage: Rear quarter panel and dogleg

crush 4

crush 4

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crush 4

crush 4

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crush 4

crush 4

Page added 1 July 2013 (see amendment details).

72-4 Minor/cosmetic damage: Floor pan stiffening members

The minor/cosmetic damage in these images doesn't need to be referred to a repair certifier.

Sample of minor/cosmetic damage in floor pan stiffeners

Sample of minor/cosmetic damage in floor pan stiffeners

Sample of minor/cosmetic damage in floor pan stiffeners

Sample of minor/cosmetic damage in floor pan stiffeners

Page added 21 February 2024 (see amendment details).

73a DEKRA Certificate of compliance - vehicles classes

DEKRA certificates can be issued by VTNZ.

See samples below.

73a p1

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Page amended 1 December 2015 (see amendment details).

73b DEKRA Certificate of compliance - emissions standards

DEKRA certificates can be issued by VTNZ.

See samples below.

73b
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Page amended 1 December 2015 (see amendment details).

73c TUV Emissions certificates

SoC
SOC NZ emissions page 1
SOCNZ
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Page added 10 November 2014.

73d TUV SUD Certificate of compliance

SCONZ
SOCNZ
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74 Torque wrenches

Torque wrenches are not required to undergo annual calibration. They must always be in an undamaged condition and fit for purpose.

Torque wrenches are required to be stored in a safe environment when not in use that will minimise the likelihood of damage. A damaged torque wrench must be taken out of use immediately and either sent for repair and calibration, or a new one purchased. A new torque wrench must have a calibration certificate.

Check visually for condition before use and a thorough check to be carried out every 12 months as per the procedure below.

Inspection item

Inspection Procedure

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  • Inspect the square drive for any damage or rounding of edges
  • Check that the drive is secure and has no horizontal play
  • Check for damage to the inner retaining plate.

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  • Check securing screws are tight
  • Ensure ratchet device is secure and locates in its intended position
  • Check for damage to the head unit and securing pin are in good condition.

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  • Check all measurement markings are clear, clean and undamaged
  • Ensure the adjusting mechanism moves freely without play
  • Check for significant external damage to the shaft or spindle
  • Ensure the locking device works as designed by manufacturer.

If damage is repaired then the Torque wrench will require re-calibration.  Record the 12 monthly check in the PRS Equipment Record.

All repairs, calibrations or replacements are to be noted on the PRS Equipment record.

Page added 1 July 2013 (see amendment details).

75 PPSR certificate

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Page added 1 July 2013 (see amendment details).

76 Re-identify stolen and recovered vehicles

An example of the method used by the MLIT to re-identify vehicles that have been stolen or recovered.

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Page added 28 April 2014 (see amendment details).

77 VIA and IMVIA Exhaust emission compliance certificates

The VIA (formerly IMVIA) ceased issuing exhaust emission compliance certificates from 28 December 2018. Should any VIA emission certificates be presented with issue dates later than 28 December 2018 or for vehicles that may have been imported after that date, please contact the Transport Agency (vehicles@nzta.govt.nz) before accepting them.

VIA

IMVIA

Page amended 1 June 2019 (see amendment details).

78 Fuel Consumption Import Statement System

For information regarding fuel consumption information visit https://importer.fuelsaver.govt.nz/

Page amended 1 April 2022 (see amendment details).

79 Sample LT307 (No Repair Certification Required Declaration - Light Vehicle)

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Page added 1 November 2014 (see amendment details).

80 Old EC directives for exhaust emissions standards

Translation information for EC Directives

EC Directive

Corresponds to Euro standard...

Light vehicles

70/220/EEC

Euro 0 (unless accompanied by another appropriate directive for Euro 1, Euro 2, Euro  3 or Euro 4)

91/441/EEC

Euro 1

93/59/EEC

94/12/EC

Euro 2

96/44/EC

96/69/EC

98/69A/EC

Euro 3

98/77A/EC

1999/102A/EC

2001/1A/EC

2001/100A/EC

2002/80A/EC

2003/76A/EC

98/69/EC

Indeterminate – the default emissions level is Euro 3 unless otherwise indicated on compliance documentation

98/77/EC

1999/102/EC

2001/1/EC

2001/100/EC

2002/80/EC

2003/76/EC

Heavy vehicles

88/77/EEC

Euro 0 (unless accompanied by another appropriate directive)

91/542/EEC

Euro 1

96/1/EC

Euro 2

1999/96A/EC

Euro 3

2001/27A/EC

1999/96/EC

Indeterminate – the default emissions level is Euro 3 unless otherwise indicated on compliance documentation

2001/27/EC

Page added 1 November 2014 (see amendment details).

81 Sample VTNZ-issued proof of emissions compliance letter

VTNZ letter

Page added 1 December 2015 (see amendment details).

82 Sample Singapore LTA technical letter

Page added 22 May 2020 (see details)

83 Irish certificate of registration

Page added 1 October 2020 (see amendment details)

84 Sample provisional UK type approval plate

Provisional UK type approval plate

UK provisional type approval plate

Page added 2 November 2021 (see details)