Car registration is the inspection and assessment of the technical safety and environmental protection quality of automobiles. This is a mandatory process in many countries, including Vietnam, to ensure that automobiles meet safety and emission standards.
“Vehicle Technical Inspection (VTI) resulted in a significant 9,1% reduction in accident rates for vehicles 5-10 years old” – Schroer and Peiton (2021), International Journal of Traffic Safety.
In the context that inspection centers are tightening inspection procedures according to Circular 02/2023/TT-BGTVT, many car owners are concerned that their vehicles may fail the vehicle inspection due to not meeting technical standards. However, according to the latest regulations of the Vietnam Register, some cases of non-original cars or cars with minor technical deviations can still be granted a vehicle inspection certificate, as long as it does not affect the vehicle's performance and safety.
This article will analyze in detail the inspection standards, classify technical errors from minor to serious, and provide practical experiences to help car owners best prepare for the inspection process.
Vehicle inspection is the process of checking and evaluating the quality and technical safety of a vehicle according to the provisions of law. This process includes many stages and follows certain standards.
The car registration process usually includes the following steps:
From January 1, 1, regulations on vehicle inspection standards in Vietnam will have many important changes according to Circular 2025/47/TT-BGTVT. These standards aim to improve inspection quality, ensure safety for traffic participants and protect the environment.
According to Article 20 of Circular 47/2024, the general principles when registering motor vehicles include:
The inspection sticker is a sign certifying that the vehicle has been inspected and meets the requirements. Inspection stickers come in many types with different colors and durations, depending on the type of vehicle and the inspection period.
The green sticker usually indicates that the vehicle has been issued a valid registration certificate within the prescribed period.
Minor errors in the exterior, interior, and minor errors in the electrical system and lights are minor errors that do not affect technical safety and the environment and can still be accepted during vehicle inspection.
Paint scratches, slight dents, yellowed lights and blurred rearview mirrors are groups of interior defects that do not affect vehicle safety when operating the vehicle.
Torn seats, scratched dashboards and dirty floors are minor interior defects that do not affect driving safety.
Minor electrical system faults include: dim turn signals, dim tail lights and a weak or no sound horn.
5 groups of serious errors that affect technical safety and the environment will be refused registration, such as: brake system error group, Steering system errors, emission errors, body and chassis errors...
Brake failure, brake lock, brake fluid leakage are 3 errors that are refused to be recorded.
The three main steering system faults such as loose steering wheel, misaligned steering wheel and power steering failure are faults that do not pass inspection.
Emission and environmental faults such as: emissions exceeding standards, fuel leaks and failure of the exhaust gas treatment system.
Body and chassis defects that affect safety during operation include: deformed body, rotten chassis and worn tires and will be refused registration.
No rearview mirrors, cracked windshield and broken wipers are 3 errors that also result in vehicle registration refusal.
To successfully register a car, the car owner needs to note the following: check the car carefully before registering, handle common errors, prepare necessary documents and prepare car registration fees according to the latest regulations.
Before taking the vehicle for inspection, the owner should carefully check the vehicle's components, especially the brakes, steering, lights, tires and exhaust systems. If any errors are found, they should be corrected immediately to ensure the vehicle meets the requirements.
For minor errors, car owners can fix them at home or take their cars to reputable garages for repair. For serious errors, damaged parts need to be replaced.
When going for vehicle inspection, you need to bring complete documents such as Certificate of Technical Safety and Quality, Registration Tax Declaration, and Civil Liability Insurance.
Since 2025, vehicle inspection fees in Vietnam have been adjusted to ensure reasonableness and transparency in the inspection process. Below is detailed information on inspection fees for motor vehicles.
Registration fee by vehicle type:
In addition to the standard registration fee, vehicle owners must also pay a number of other fees such as:
Cars that have been fined can still be inspected, but the owner must resolve the traffic violations before being issued a long-term inspection certificate.
Used cars need to be more carefully checked for brakes, steering, tires and exhaust. See details about the used car inspection process at the link: https://thanhphongauto.com/quy-trinh-dang-kiem-xe-o-to-cu/.
Car owners can register their cars at any place. registration center nationwide
The vehicle inspection period is calculated from the most recent inspection date.
If the car fails the inspection, the owner needs to fix the errors and re-register.
Car owners should limit vehicle modifications, especially parts related to technical safety and the environment. If modifying a car, it is necessary to ensure that these parts still function well and meet inspection standards. Read the article now: How to modify a car without failing the vehicle inspection?
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