Frequently Asked Questions
Why do you Need a Roadworthy Certificate?
It’s a requirement of the Victorian law that every car is issued with a valid Roadworthy Certificate. If you’re buying, selling or re-registering a car in Victoria,
it’s against the law to do so without a Roadworthy.
When can a Roadworthy Certificate be issued?
A Certificate of Roadworthiness (also known as a ‘roadworthy’ or ‘RWC’) shows that your vehicle’s safe enough to be used on public roads. A roadworthy is required whenever a vehicle’s sold, if it’s being re-registered, and to clear some defect notices.
What if the vehicle fails the test?
If any item fails to meet the standard, the licensed vehicle tester will issue a rejection report. You are given seven days to repair the item/s rejected and return the vehicle to the tester for a second inspection of the failed items. If more than seven days elapse a complete inspection must again be carried out on the vehicle.
How much does the test cost?
The cost of obtaining a Certificate of Roadworthiness is not fixed. It may depend on the age, type and condition of the vehicle being examined. You can ask us for an estimate before commmencing any work.
How long does a certificate last?
A Certificate of Roadworthiness is current, for the purposes of a transaction, for 30 days from the date of issue.
Where can I get more information?
Please phone Wodonga Roadworthy Centre on 02 60241576 or you can visit the VicRoads website for extra roadworthy information.
Who issues Roadworthy Certificates?
In Victoria a Certificate of Roadworthiness is required for the sale of a vehicle or if you are re-registering a used vehicle. This is an important step to reduce the number of poorly maintained vehicles on the road. A Roadworthy Certificate is also required to clear a Vehicle Defect Notice.
A Certificate of Roadworthiness can only be issued by a vehicle tester licensed to do so, operating from a nominated workshop or service station.