How to Check the Validity Period of Vehicle Annual Inspection?

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OMicah
07/30/25 12:38am
You can check the validity period of the annual inspection by looking at the vehicle license, the annual inspection sticker, or the compulsory insurance policy. Below are the specific methods for checking the validity period of the annual inspection: Check the Vehicle License: Look at the vehicle license. The registration date at the bottom of the original copy indicates the month when the vehicle needs an annual inspection, with the deadline being the last day of that month. Similarly, a note on the duplicate copy states 'XXXXX Inspection Valid Until XXXX/XX', and you can have the inspection done up to three months in advance (including the inspection month). Check the Annual Inspection Sticker: On the white side of the annual inspection sticker, it is printed 'XXXXX Inspection Valid Until XXXX/XX', which indicates the final month for the annual inspection. Similarly, you can have it done up to three months in advance. Check the Compulsory Insurance Policy: The compulsory insurance policy contains the vehicle's registration date. As mentioned in the first point, the month of the registration date is the month when the vehicle requires an annual inspection.
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