In 2020, anyone attending a vehicle inspection appointment must bring their identity document and the vehicle’s registration papers. Any issues deemed major faults must be corrected before the inspection. If the vehicle fails the inspection, the cause of failure must be remedied and the vehicle must return for re-inspection. If the re-inspection occurs within the first month, there is no additional fee for the repeat inspection.
What Documents Are Required for Vehicle Inspection?
The required documents for vehicle inspection are listed below:
- The vehicle registration certificate is required. The registration should include the traffic registration document or motor vehicle traffic certificate.
- Compulsory traffic insurance must be presented.
- An exhaust gas measurement (emissions) inspection report must be provided.
- A document proving that the vehicle has no outstanding fines or debts is required.
What Documents Are Required for Inspecting LPG/CNG Vehicles?
Documents requested for inspection of LPG/CNG vehicles are specified below:
- The information on the LPG/CNG tank must be legible.
- For inspections following an LPG/CNG conversion, the installation verification report and the gas tightness report must be presented.
- During the first inspection of these vehicles, if any issue other than unapproved liquid gas system is detected, then for the next inspection gas tightness reports must be provided. The dates on the gas tightness reports are also checked to ensure they are current.
What Additional Documents Are Required for Vehicles That Have Been Modified?
Documents required after vehicle modification are given below:
- An approved modification project and calculations drawn and signed by an authorized engineer are needed after the modification.
- When an inspection following modification is approved, the changes made to the vehicle must be entered into official records. For this, owners must go to Traffic Registration Offices with the required documents and complete the traffic registration application and processing form.
- An exhaust gas measurement certificate must be presented. If absent, this is considered a major fault.
- The vehicle owner does not have to attend the inspection in person. Another person may bring the vehicle for inspection provided they carry an official document containing the Turkish identity number (T.C. identification).
What Mandatory Equipment Must Be Present in the Vehicle During Inspection?
The necessary equipment checked during vehicle inspection is listed below:
- Except for tractors, motorcycles, and motorized bicycles, all vehicle classes must carry one first aid kit. It should contain: a large dressing, sterile gauze, triangular bandage, antiseptic solution, adhesive plasters, safety pins, small scissors, Esmarch bandage, tourniquet, wound plasters, aluminum burn blanket, medical gloves, and a flashlight.
- All motor vehicles except motorcycles and motorized bicycles must carry two triangular reflectors.
- A fire extinguisher must be present. The number, type, and capacity of the extinguisher required vary depending on the vehicle class and its intended use.
- Except for motorcycles and rubber-wheeled tractors, all vehicles must carry a spare wheel.
Under Which Law Is Vehicle Inspection Regulated?
Vehicle inspections are conducted under Article 34 of the Highway Traffic Law No. 2918, which requires checks to ensure motorized and non-motorized vehicles do not pose a threat to passenger or road safety. This law also outlines the necessary documents and procedures for vehicle inspection.
What Checks Are Performed During Vehicle Inspection?
The inspections carried out at vehicle inspection stations are determined by the Regulation on the Opening, Operation and Vehicle Inspection of Vehicle Inspection Stations.
The checks performed on both motorized and non-motorized vehicles include:
- Vehicle identification and documentation verification.
- Brake system inspection.
- Steering and steering system checks.
- Visibility and windshield condition assessment.
- Inspection of lights, reflectors, electrical equipment, and lighting system.
- Inspection of wheels, tires, and suspension components.
- Chassis and chassis connection checks.
- Verification of mandatory equipment carried in the vehicle.
- Noise pollution level measurement and assessment.
- Additional checks for passenger-carrying vehicles.
How Long Is a Vehicle Inspection Valid?
Inspection validity periods by vehicle class are as follows:
- Private vehicles must be inspected every two years.
- Official (government) vehicles have an inspection period of one year.
- Rubber-wheeled tractors must be inspected every three years.
- Two- and three-wheeled vehicles have an inspection validity of two years.
- For one-, two- and three-wheeled vehicles, once they reach three years of age they are inspected every two years. For other motor vehicles, inspections become annual after the first year.
What Methods Can Be Used to Book a Vehicle Inspection Appointment?
Vehicle inspection appointments must be made through TÜVTÜRK. After scheduling an appointment via the TÜVTÜRK Vehicle Inspection Appointment System, you should attend the inspection at the appointed time.
Methods to book a vehicle inspection appointment are:
- Booking by calling the TÜVTÜRK call center.
- Creating an appointment through the TÜVTÜRK online appointment system.
- Scheduling via the e-Government (e-Devlet) system.
How to Make a Vehicle Inspection Appointment via the TÜVTÜRK Call Center?
Those who wish to make a vehicle inspection appointment by phone with TÜVTÜRK should call 0850 222 88 88. After providing the operator with requested information such as the license plate and registration number, indicate the preferred date for the inspection to complete the booking.
How to Book a TÜVTÜRK Online Vehicle Inspection Appointment?
To make an online appointment with TÜVTÜRK, visit the TÜVTÜRK website and use the free appointment form on the homepage. You will be asked for the vehicle plate, registration series and number, and the city where the inspection will take place. After entering this information, select the preferred inspection station in the chosen city and pick a date and time range to complete the appointment.
TÜVTÜRK Online Vehicle Inspection Appointment
How to Book a Vehicle Inspection Appointment via e-Government (e-Devlet)?
After logging into the e-Government system and completing identity verification, select the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure from the e-services list. Click the TÜVTÜRK Inspection Appointment Registration button. The page lists information about the inspection and appointment process. Proceeding will provide a link to check the vehicle’s debts and fines. After that, enter the vehicle plate and registration certificate serial number and select the desired date and time range to finalize the appointment.
How to Check Vehicle Inspection Status?
To check the vehicle inspection status, log in to the e-Government portal. The steps are:
- Go to the e-Government website and complete identity authentication using one of the available methods: e-Government password, mobile signature, electronic signature, T.C. identity card, or internet banking. The e-Government password can be obtained from PTT branches for a fee; those abroad can request it from consulates. If you do not have or cannot access your password, use another authentication method.
- From the e-services menu at the top of the homepage, find the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure.
- Within the Ministry’s service options, click the TÜVTÜRK Inspection Status Inquiry.
- On the resulting page, enter the license plate number and the vehicle inspection number, then click list to view the appointment details for the corresponding plate.