How to Check the Emission Standard on the Vehicle License?
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Here are the methods to check the emission standard on the vehicle license: 1. Check the vehicle's environmental protection label, which has a clear mark on the back; 2. For new vehicles, you can check the vehicle's factory certificate or vehicle conformity certificate; 3. You can log in to the public inquiry platform of the Motor Vehicle Environmental Protection Network, enter the vehicle's VIN number and the last 6 digits of the engine number to query the vehicle information. Additional information: If the vehicle meets the National 5 emission standard, the implementation of the National 6 standard will not affect normal road use, as vehicles already sold are subject to the emission standards at the time of sale. Therefore, as long as the National 5 vehicle is in good condition, it can continue to be driven.
The vehicle license does not directly indicate the national emission standard, but it can be roughly inferred from the registration date. For example, my car was registered in 2010, and according to the timeline, vehicles from that year are usually compliant with the China IV emission standard, as emission standards are upgraded every few years. Most vehicles registered between 2005 and 2008 are China III, while those registered between 2011 and 2016 are mostly China IV or China V. The back of the vehicle license shows the registration date and vehicle model, so checking the year carefully can give you a clue. Emission standards are related to annual inspections and environmental traffic restrictions. Last time I entered the city, I was checked because my old car had low emissions. To confirm, you can download the 'Auto Environmental Protection' app and enter the VIN to check detailed data, which is both simple and reliable. Remember, the date is your main clue—don't overlook this small detail.
To check the emission standard, the vehicle license itself doesn't indicate the specific national emission level (e.g., China III, IV), but it contains crucial clues. Flip through the license to find the registration date - a car registered in 2009 might be China III, while 2014 models are often China IV or V. Emission standards have become stricter over time, with earlier standards being more lenient. On car enthusiast forums, I learned that the vehicle model number sometimes hints at the emission level - for instance, certain codes containing '03' may represent China III. Emission standards significantly impact vehicle value and policies. I recommend entering the license details into the 'National Vehicle Emission Inquiry Platform' for a quick one-minute verification. In short, don't guess blindly - use the registration date as your key.
