- Vehicle testing procedure in Dubai
- Types of vehicle tests
- Vehicle testing & inspection fees in Dubai
- Vehicle testing centres in Dubai
- FAQs
In order to ensure maximum road safety for all, the government has made vehicle testing and inspection mandatory for all vehicles in Dubai. As per the emirate’s law, all cars in Dubai must be in good working condition to lower the possibility of accidents due to malfunction. The annual registration renewal is only possible after your vehicle clears the mandatory vehicle roadworthiness test.
Car owners take their cars to RTA approved customer centres to get their vehicle tested. Vehicles that fail the test are declared unsafe for roads until repaired. This guide covers everything you need to know about vehicle testing in Dubai.
Vehicle Testing Procedure In Dubai
New vehicles are exempted from the annual vehicle inspection for the first 3 years. After that, it becomes mandatory before the annual registration renewal process. The RTA has made vehicle testing procedure simple and easy for motorists. Here are the steps to follow for vehicle testing and inspection in Dubai.
- Take your car to the vehicle inspection centre. Make sure there are no valuables inside the vehicle.
- Wait as the vehicle is tested in the testing rooms. You can see the process through a screen.
- Once the test is complete, you will be notified if your car passed or failed the test.
- If any vehicle does not clear the RTA vehicle test, the car owners are supposed to make repairs suggested by the inspection officer and get their car retested within 31 days.
- If the vehicle passes the test, you will receive a “passed” certificate also known as a car passing certificate or a vehicle test certificate.
- Upon car passing in Dubai, you will receive a new date sticker and car registration card.
- For unregistered vehicles, the test is valid for a month.
Documents Needed For The Testing Process To Begin
You must take the following documents with you to the vehicle inspection and testing centre:
- Emirates ID
- Vehicle registration card
- Commercial license copy (in case the vehicle is of commercial use)
Types Of Vehicle Tests
Following is a list of the various vehicle inspecting tests mandatory for cars to prove their road-worthiness as per RTA’s safety regulations.
- Defect test: The car is taken to the Vehicle Testing Partners’ site for tests after a roadside inspection or remote detection of defects.
- Export test: Before exporting a vehicle outside of the UAE, the vehicle has to clear the export test.
- New vehicle registration test: This test is mandatory for registering a new vehicle purchased from an authorised agency. The test is also needed for re-registration of your vehicle and in the event of transferring vehicle ownership.
- Periodic vehicle test: All cars in Dubai that are 3 years old, need to take the vehicle test every year. The test is also required to renew your car registration in Dubai.
- Re-tests: If your car fails any of the above tests, it will require a re-test after certain repairs and improvements.
Vehicle Testing And Inspections Fees In Dubai
Following is a list of the testing and inspection fee:
- Periodic vehicle test fees: 150 AED for light vehicles and heavy vehicles
- New vehicle registration test fees: 120 AED for light vehicles and 150 AED for heavy vehicles
- Re-test fees: 35 AED for light vehicles and AED 50 for heavy vehicles
- Export test: 25 AED for light vehicles and 25 AED for heavy vehicles
Vehicle Testing Centres In Dubai
Following is a list of popular Vehicle Testing Centres also known as car passing centres in Dubai. All these Vehicle Testing Centres (VTC) are managed by the Roads and Transport Authority. Each VTC offers different kinds of services relating to vehicle testing and inspection.
Tamam Vehicle Testing
- Location: OTE Complex, Ras Al Khor Road, Al Aweer, Dubai,
- Contact information: 04-706-9900
- Timing: 8:00 am to 10:00 pm
For more information, go through this guide on Tamam Vehicle Testing Centres in Dubai.
Tasjeel Vehicle Inspection
- Location: Warsan, University City Street, Dubai
- Contact information: 04-333-6679
- Timing: 8:00 am to 10:00 pm
- Location: Sheikh Zayed Road, Behind Gold And Diamond Center, Al Barsha Building, Al Quoz, Dubai
- Contact information: 04-347-3619
- Timing: 7:00 am to 11:30 pm
- Location: Beirut Street, Al Qusais Industrial 5, Dubai
- Contact information: 800-3662
- Timing: 7:00 am to 11:30 pm
- Location: Ras Al Khor Industrial Area 3, used car complex, Dubai
- Contact information: 800-3662
- Timing: 7:00 am to 9:00 pm
Emarat Shamil Vehicle Inspection
- Location: 199 Beirut Road, Al Qusais Industrial Area 2, Dubai
- Contact information: 04-267-1117
- Location: Nad Al Hamar, Nad Al Hamar Street, Dubai
- Contact information: 04-289-4440
- Location: Hudaiba, Sheikh Rashid Road, opposite Modern International Hospital, Dubai
- Contact information: 04-398-6006
- Timings: 8:00 am to 10:00 pm (all branches mentioned above operate in these hours)
Wasel Vehicles Testing
- Location: Al Jadaf, behind Al Wasl, Dubai
- Contact information: 04-324-5524
- Timing: 7:00 am to 9:30 pm
- Location: Arabian Center, Al Khawaneej Road, Al Mizhar, Dubai
- Contact information: 04-251-4789
- Timings: 8:00 am to 10:00 pm
Al Mumayaz Vehicle Testing
- Location: Barsha Mall, 23rd Street, Dubai
- Contact information: 04-325-5510
- Timings: 7:00 am to 9:30 pm
- Location: 107 Khartoum Street, Al Mizhar 1, Dubai
- Contact information: 04-284-0303
- Timings: 7:00 am to 9:30 pm
AG Cars Vehicle Testing Centre – Deira (Al Khabaisi)
- Location: Behind Commercial Bank of Dubai, Opposite Hamarain Centre 8th Street, Al Khaibisi, Deira, Dubai
- Contact information: 600-540045
- Timings: 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, 8:00 pm to 1:00 am
AG Cars Vehicle Testing Centre – Mamzar
- Location: 44th Street, Deira, Dubai
- Contact information: 04-206-8000
- Timing: 7:00 am to 10:00 pm
All these centres operate from Saturday to Thursday and remain closed on Fridays.
FAQs
If my car fails the vehicle inspection test, where should I go for a re-test?
If your car fails the vehicle inspection test, you will have to make the necessary repairs and improvements and return to the same Vehicle Testing Centre (VTC) where you took the first test.
Can I take a vehicle test in another emirate?
No, your car has to be tested in the emirate where it was registered.
What can I do if I feel my vehicle test’s result is incorrect?
You can call the RTA helpline at 800-90-90 or email at ask@rta.ae.
Now that you know all about vehicle testing and inspection in Dubai, and the various car passing centres or vehicle inspection centres in the city, get your vehicle tested. Moreover, if you wish to switch to a vehicle with a better roadworthiness rating than your current one, you can buy quality used cars in Dubai from dubizzle. From Cadillac to Nissan and from Bentleys to Audis – we have a huge pool of popular brands such as:
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