Roadworthy Certificates Melbourne

A Roadworthy Certificate (RWC) is a legal requirement for selling a registered vehicle in Victoria, re-registering an unregistered vehicle, and clearing certain defect notices. At Progressive Vans, we provide licensed roadworthy certificate inspections as part of our specialist commercial vehicle workshop in Melbourne — with fast turnaround and on-site repairs available if your vehicle requires work to pass.

When Do You Need a Roadworthy Certificate?

When selling a registered vehicle in Victoria
When re-registering a vehicle that has been unregistered for more than 3 months
When transferring registration from interstate
When clearing a VicRoads defect notice that requires a roadworthy
When a vehicle has been significantly modified

What Does a Roadworthy Inspection Cover?

A Victorian roadworthy inspection assesses the vehicle’s safety systems and components, including:

Brakes — brake pad and rotor condition, brake fluid, handbrake, and ABS
Steering and suspension — steering play, suspension component condition, and wheel alignment
Tyres and wheels — tread depth, tyre condition, and wheel condition
Lights — headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, and reversing lights
Windscreen and wipers — windscreen condition and wiper operation
Body and chassis — structural integrity, rust, and body damage
Seatbelts — condition and operation of all seatbelts
Engine and drivetrain — fluid leaks and visible mechanical condition

A roadworthy certificate is not a comprehensive mechanical inspection — it assesses safety-related items only. For a full mechanical assessment, consider a pre-purchase vehicle inspection.

On-Site Repairs Available

If your vehicle fails the roadworthy inspection, we can carry out the required repairs on-site and re-inspect the vehicle without you needing to take it elsewhere. Common repairs required to pass a roadworthy include brake repairs, suspension and steering repairs, tyre replacements, and lighting repairs.

We’ll give you a clear quote for any required repairs before proceeding, so you know exactly what’s needed and what it will cost.

Roadworthy Certificates for Commercial Vehicles

We specialise in roadworthy inspections for commercial vehicles — vans, utes, and light trucks. Commercial vehicles have specific requirements and our inspectors understand the standards that apply to these vehicle types.

Book Your Roadworthy Inspection Today

Contact the Progressive Vans team today to book your roadworthy certificate inspection. We offer fast turnaround and can often accommodate same-day or next-day bookings.

Progressive Vans — Melbourne’s specialist workshop for roadworthy certificate inspections on vans, utes, and light commercial vehicles.