Roadworthy Inspection
Safety Certification
A Certificate of Roadworthiness (a.k.a. a ‘Roadworthy’ or ‘RWC’), is a document that shows that a vehicle is safe enough to be driven on public roads.
In Victoria, a current Certificate of Roadworthiness is generally required whenever a vehicle is to be sold, provided by the seller to the buyer to submit to VicRoads.
It is also required whenever you need to register a vehicle, re-register an unregistered vehicle, or to clear some defect notices.
As a Licensed Vehicle Tester, we can help perform these Roadworthy Inspections and advise you on what needs to be done in order to certify your vehicle, in accordance to VicRoad’s Vehicle Standards and Requirements.
Should your vehicle fail to pass the first inspection, you will be advised on the items have failed VicRoad’s stringent safety standards. You will then have 14 days to repair or replace the items that have failed the requirements, after which, you are eligible for a free second inspection.
If more than 14 days have gone by, you are no longer eligible for the second inspection, and another full inspection must be performed from the start again, as per VicRoad’s requirements.
Please note that a Roadworthy Certificate is only Current and Valid for 30 days from the date of issue.
Below are some of the components and systems checked in a Roadworthy Inspection:
- Condition of Wheels & Tyres
- Condition of Steering, Suspensions & Braking Systems
- Condition of Seats & Seatbelts
- Condition of Lights & Reflectors
- Condition of Windscreen & Windows, including Front Wipers & Washers
- Condition of the Vehicle’s Structure
- Other safety related items on the Body, Chassis, and Engine.
