When does the motor vehicle inspection certificate expire?

    Nam Dương |

    Reader phantuxxx@gmail asks: When will the motor vehicle inspection certificate expire according to new regulations?

    Legal Consulting Office of Lao Dong Newspaper answers:

    Clause 5, Article 13 of Decree 89/2026/ND-CP Regulating conditions for business of motor vehicle inspection services; organization and operation of registration facilities; lifespan of motor vehicles (effective from July 1, 2026), stipulates that the inspection certificate expires when:

    a) Vehicles that do not ensure technical safety and environmental protection according to the provisions of law;

    b) There is information about the loss or revocation of the inspection certificate on the inspection management software;

    c) The inspection certificate has been replaced by another inspection certificate;

    d) Vehicles with inspection results not meeting standards;

    d) The vehicle has been illegally modified.

    Thus, from July 1, 2026, the motor vehicle inspection certificate will expire in cases specified above.

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