How to Calculate the Vehicle Annual Inspection Date?
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How to calculate the vehicle annual inspection date: The vehicle annual inspection time is determined based on the date of new vehicle registration. For example, if the initial registration date on the motor vehicle license is June 2015, then the annual inspection time is every June. At the same time, according to Article 49 of the newly revised "Motor Vehicle Registration Regulations," the owner of the motor vehicle can apply for inspection within three months before the expiration of the valid inspection period. Annual inspection time regulations: The first annual inspection for a passenger car is conducted after six years. Non-operational small and mini passenger vehicles, including family cars that are over 6 years but less than 10 years old, require an inspection every two years. For vehicles that are exactly six years old, the annual inspection requires driving the vehicle to the inspection station with the ID card, vehicle license, vehicle and vessel tax or tax exemption certificate, and compulsory traffic insurance policy. After passing the inspection, a certificate will be issued. Finally, take this form along with the carried documents to the relevant window to collect the annual inspection sticker.
I just helped a friend calculate the vehicle inspection deadline last month. The key factors are the vehicle's registration date and age. Remember, the count starts from the day you pick up the car. For example, if you bought a new car this May, the first inspection would be due before May in 6 years. Within the first 10 years, you need to apply for the inspection exemption decal every two years – note that this doesn't mean you can ignore it completely! The 6th and 10th years require actual testing at the inspection station. For vehicles over 15 years old, it's more demanding as they require annual inspections. My advice is to handle it three months in advance – don't wait until the last few days, especially during peak seasons when some inspection stations have long queues. Don't forget to bring the original vehicle license and insurance policy, and make sure the policy isn't about to expire in a few days.
