Warrant Of Fitness

When is a WOF required for a car?

It’s a legal requirement to have your vehicle inspected for a WOF, from July 1st 2014:

• All vehicles first registered (anywhere) 2000 onwards will move permanently onto a twelve monthly inspection frequency.
  All new vehicles (first time registration) will have an initial WoF inspection at time of first registration. The next WoF inspection will be due 3 years, then annually thereafter.
  All vehicles first registered (anywhere) prior to January 1st 2000 will remain on 6 monthly WoF inspections permanently.

When is a WOF required for a Light trailer?

If you tow a light trailer (up to 3500kg when loaded), it must have a WoF.

A trailer is required to have a WOF every 12 months.

When is a WOF required for a Light Commercial?

Your light commercial vehicle must have a Warrant of Fitness (WoF). The WoF check combines a visual inspection with a brake performance test. If your vehicle was first manufactured less than 6 years ago, it will need a WoF test annually. When it is over 10 years old, it will need testing every 6 months.

• From July 1st 2014:
  • All vehicles first registered (anywhere) 2000 onwards will move permanently onto a twelve monthly inspection frequency.
  • All new vehicles (first time registration) will have an initial WoF inspection at time of first registration. The next WoF inspection will be due 3 years, then annually thereafter.
• All vehicles first registered (anywhere) prior to January 1st 2000 will remain on 6 monthly WoF inspections permanently.