Certificate of Roadworthiness
In Victoria obtaining certificate of roadworthiness is mandatory before a vehicle can be sold – the vehicles seller must provide a current roadworthy certificate to the buyer, unless the buyer is their spouse or a licensed motor vehicle trader.
How do I obtain a Roadworthy Certificate?
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The vehicle must first pass a roadworthy inspection test before a certificate is issued. An RWC can only be issued by a licensed vehicle tester
A roadworthy inspection covers the major safety related items, including:
Seats and seat belts
Exhaust and Emission controls
Wheels and tyres
Steering, suspension and braking systems
Lamps and reflectors
Windscreen, and windows including front windscreen wipers and washers
The structure of the vehicle itself
Safety related items on the body, chassis or engine
How long is my RWC Valid?
In melbourne and the rest of Victoria a Roadworthy certificate will be valid for 30 days from the date of its issue.
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Remember, a roadworthiness inspection test is not a check of the overall reliability or condition of a vehicle. If you require a comprehensive check on the overall condition and reliability of the vehicle then Contact us at to ask about a fully comprehensive 150 point vehicle inspection.
It is possible to sell a vehicle without a roadworthy certificate if it is un-registered, however before that vehicle can be re-registered an RWC does need to be obtained. In some cases a roadworthiness certificate is also needed to clear a vehicle defect notice in Victoria.
