Step 2: Proving your vehicle meets the requirements

Once you’ve identified the specific requirements your vehicle needs to meet, you need to get the documentation to prove it. The evidence varies depending on the vehicle’s class and age. As well as providing proof that you’re the legal owner of your vehicle you’ll need evidence of compliance for whichever of these applies:

exhaust emissions standards (a stringent condition across vehicle classes and age)
frontal impact standards
fuel consumption information
heavy vehicle brake standards
other standards that vary depending on the date of manufacture.

Used vehicles from Japan

We have specific requirements for vehicles imported from Japan. Find out which standards your vehicle must meet.
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Used vehicles from the United States

We have specific requirements for vehicles imported from the United States. Find out which standards your vehicle must meet.
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Used vehicles from anywhere else

Vehicles imported from countries other than Japan, Australia, the United States or Europe must meet specific requirements. Find out which standards apply.
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New vehicles

Make sure you have the necessary evidence from the recognised authorities, particularly if you’re importing from a source other than the manufacturer.
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