How long can you drive on an expired WoF?
The 28 days given after a failed WoF/CoF only relate to the payment of inspection fees and when a new inspection starts, see sections 3.6. 6 and 3.9. The 28 days do NOT allow a person to continue using the vehicle for a purpose other than for bringing the vehicle into compliance.
How much should I pay for WoF?
Generally, the biggest surprise with getting a WOF isn’t the upfront fee (a WOF is generally cheap; $50 to $75 is standard).
How much is a WoF in Auckland?
How much is a WoF? A Warrant of Fitness at most VTNZ branches is $72.
How long is a Warrant of Fitness valid for?
12 months
A Warrant of Fitness(WOF) is valid for 12 months in New Zealand. When your WoF expires, you have 28 days to get your vehicle inspected and brought back to compliance requirements. During this time window, you cannot drive your vehicle freely on the road, except for taking it to the authorised service centre for WoF.
Is there a grace period for WoF?
The extension to the expiry date of Warrants of Fitness (WoFs), Certificates of Fitness (CoFs) and vehicle licences (‘regos’) has not been extended further. Any of these that expired on or after 21 July 2021, will only be valid until 30 November 2021.
Can you drive with no WoF?
NZTA Qualified WOF Inspections It’s illegal to drive your car without a valid WOF, or a valid WOF sticker displayed. You can only drive the vehicle (if it is safe to do so) when driving to get it repaired, or to get a WOF inspection done.
How long does a WoF inspection take?
between 25-35 minutes
How long will the WoF inspection take? The WoF inspection will take between 25-35 minutes.
Can I get WoF before it expires?
Under the new WoF system will I still need to get a WoF for my vehicle if I sell it, even if it’s before it’s three years old? Yes. The existing law that requires a vehicle to have a new WoF within one month before the date of delivery to a purchaser has not changed.
Can I drive car without WoF?
Is it illegal to drive without a WoF NZ?
It’s illegal to drive a vehicle… If it doesn’t meet WoF requirements. If it doesn’t display a valid WoF label.
What if my WoF expires during lockdown?
Expired WOFs Your vehicle insurance will still be in place and effective, as long as there aren’t any safety issues that would mean you would not get a WOF – like tyres needing to be replaced. You will also be covered if you have an accident, again as long as the accident isn’t a result of an existing safety issue.
What happens if you crash without a WoF?
If there is no WoF, then the accident will be investigated and that will delay the payout. If a problem was noted the last time you got a warrant, and that problem contributed to the accident, the insurance company could look closely at whether you should be paid.
Are you insured without a WoF?
It’s usually a condition of your insurance that your car must have a valid WoF. However, if it wasn’t a contributing factor and there were no other defects, then it’s unlikely a claim will be denied. If there is no WoF, then the accident will be investigated and that will delay the payout.
Can you pass a WoF with a cracked windscreen?
Chips and cracks are an essential part of your WoF because they affect your ability to see the road and thus your safety. In an inspection, if it is found that the chip or crack is larger than 25mm or falls within your critical vision area, you will fail your WoF.
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