Norway does not have an obligation to carry out periodic roadworthiness tests on foreign vehicles in Norway that are not registered here. It is the obligation of the country in which the vehicle is registered to ensure that the test requirement is met.
The following applies to vehicles registered in Norway:
The test
Cars with a gross vehicle weight of 3,500 kg or less must be tested during the course of the fourth calendar year after first-time registration. After that, the vehicle must be tested every other year. Cars and trailers with a gross vehicle weight of 3,500 kg or more, all cars that are registered for 10 or more people, and taxis and ambulances must be tested during the course of the second calendar year after first-time registration. The vehicle must then be tested every year.
Who performs the test
The test can be performed by an approved control body. Garages and the Norwegian Automobile Federation’s testing stations are approved for test purposes. You are responsible for booking a date for the test. Find out when your car is due for a test at www.vegvesen.no. Here you can also see when a car was last approved, which is useful information when you are buying a used car.
It is advisable to make an appointment in good time to make sure your vehicle is approved by the end of the test month.
