Can the Vehicle License Show the National Emission Standard?
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Methods to check the national emission standard on the vehicle license: Directly check the vehicle model number on the license. 'Y' indicates the National IV emission standard, and 'V' indicates the National V emission standard. However, after testing by most people, it has been confirmed that this method is not applicable to all vehicle models. Other methods to check the emission standard: 1. Vehicle's environmental protection label: The simplest and most direct method is to look at the vehicle's environmental protection label, which has clear markings on the back. 2. Factory certificate: For new vehicles, you can check the vehicle's factory certificate or vehicle conformity certificate. 3. Query platform: You can also log in to the public query platform of the Motor Vehicle Environmental Protection Network, enter the vehicle's VIN number (Vehicle Identification Number) and the last 6 digits of the engine number to query vehicle information.
I've been driving cars for over a decade and have a decent understanding of emission standards. The vehicle license doesn't actually show the emission standard level, such as China 5 or China 6. The license mainly records basic vehicle information like the owner's name, license plate number, and engine number for registration and management purposes. To check your car's emission standard, you need to look at its production year. Generally, China 5 vehicles were produced around 2017 to 2019, while China 6 vehicles became common starting from 2020. I recommend downloading the environmental protection department's app on your phone and entering the VIN or license plate number for a quick and accurate query. Emission standards are crucial because many cities now have traffic restrictions targeting high-pollution vehicles. Cars below China 5 face more limitations in urban areas, so understanding your vehicle's standard can help you avoid unnecessary trouble.
