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VicRoads licensed vehicle testers · Tatura, Shepparton & the Goulburn Valley
Roadworthy certificates (RWC)
Buying, selling or transferring a vehicle? Get your roadworthy done locally by Tatura’s only licensed VicRoads vehicle testers.
- Roadworthy certificates
- Second inspections
- Pre-purchase inspections
- All light vehicles
Tatura’s only licensed vehicle testers
In Victoria, a roadworthy certificate shows that a vehicle is safe enough to be driven on the road. You’ll need one when you’re buying, selling or transferring a registered vehicle, when you re-register a vehicle, and to clear some defect notices.
Only licensed vehicle testers can issue a roadworthy certificate. Jagmotive is licensed by VicRoads to test light vehicles (LVT 12379), so you can get yours done locally. We inspect all makes and models of light vehicle, from passenger cars and 4WDs to light commercials.
If your vehicle needs work to pass, our workshop can quote and carry out the repairs, then re-inspect it for you.
- Price
- First inspection from $315 inc GST.
- Second
- $88 inc GST, if your vehicle comes back within 14 days. After that, a new full inspection is needed.
- Valid
- 30 days from the date it’s issued.
- Licence
- VicRoads licensed vehicle tester, LVT 12379 (LV).
Step by step
How a roadworthy works
1. Book in
Book online, or call us on 03 5824 1022 to find a time that suits.
2. Inspection
We check the vehicle’s safety items against the VicRoads roadworthy standards.
3. Pass
We issue your roadworthy certificate. It’s valid for 30 days, so you can sell, buy or transfer with it.
4. Not yet
We give you a failed test report listing what needs fixing. Get those items repaired and bring the vehicle back within 14 days for a second inspection. After 14 days, a new full inspection is needed.
The inspection
What a roadworthy checks
A roadworthy inspection checks that the key safety parts of your vehicle haven’t worn or deteriorated, and that it’s safe for normal road use.
- Wheels and tyres
- Steering, suspension and brakes
- Seats and seatbelts
- Lights and reflectors
- Windscreen and windows, including the front wipers and washers
- Body and chassis
- Engine-related items
What a roadworthy isn’t
It isn’t a check of the vehicle’s mechanical reliability or general condition, and it doesn’t guarantee the vehicle is free of wear. Non-safety accessories such as the air conditioner, rear demister and rear wiper aren’t checked. It also can’t guarantee that items keep working after the inspection: a brake light, for example, can stop working at any time.
Buying a used car?
If you want a full report on a vehicle’s condition and reliability, book a pre-purchase inspection as well. It looks further than a roadworthy, so you know what you’re getting before you part with your hard-earned cash.
Good to know
Roadworthy questions
How much does a roadworthy cost?
The first inspection is from $315 inc GST. If a second inspection is needed, it’s $88 inc GST.
What happens if my vehicle fails?
We give you a failed test report listing what needs fixing. Get those items repaired and bring the vehicle back within 14 days for a second inspection ($88 inc GST). After 14 days, a new full inspection is needed. We can quote and do the repairs here if you’d like.
How long is a roadworthy valid for?
For registration purposes, a roadworthy is current for 30 days from the date it’s issued. It’s best to book your inspection close to when you plan to sell or transfer the vehicle.
When do I need a roadworthy?
When you’re buying, selling or transferring a registered vehicle in Victoria, when you re-register a vehicle, and to clear some defect notices.
What vehicles do you inspect?
All makes and models of light vehicle, from passenger cars and 4WDs to light commercials.
Where can I read the official requirements?
Transport Victoria publishes them in Vehicle Standards Information Sheet 26: Roadworthy Requirements, on transport.vic.gov.au.
Where are you?
2-4 Coombs Rd, Tatura VIC 3616. We’re open Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm, and Saturday 9am to 12pm.
Due for a service too?
We can look after your logbook service while your vehicle is in, from $350 inc GST.