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Vehicle inspection requirements manual (VIRM): In-service certification

Published: | Category: Vehicle inspection requirements manual (VIRM) , Manuals | Audiences: Certifiers, Vehicle inspectors & inspecting organisations

This manual is written for vehicle inspectors and specifies the inspection processes and the requirements that vehicles must meet in order to pass a WoF.

VIRM is now an online manual and can be accessed here:
NZ Transport Agency's Vehicle inspection portal(external link)

Publication details

  • Author:
  • Published: December 2010
  • Version: Version 4
  • Amendments: Amendment 4 (Effective from 25 June 2012)
  • Also known as: VIRM, In-service VIRM, WoF VIRM or VIRM In-service
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