A Comprehensive Guide to Vehicle Testing and Inspection in Dubai

Last updated on : 04 Dec 2024
4 min read

To ensure maximum road safety, the government mandates vehicle testing and inspection for all vehicles in Dubai. Compliance with this law is crucial to minimize accidents resulting from a vehicle's lack of maintenance, thus resulting in malfunctions. Here's all you need to know about vehicle testing in Dubai.

Vehicle Testing Procedure in Dubai

New vehicles are exempt from annual inspections for the first 3 years. A mandatory roadworthiness test is required after 3 years for the annual registration renewal of the vehicle. Since it’s mandatory and a majority of vehicle require it, the process is simplified by the RTA to make it easy and accessible for all the drivers:

1. Visit a Vehicle Inspection Centre: You can go to an RTA certified testing centre (Tasjeel, Shamil or Tamam) to have your vehicle inspected. Ensure no valuables are left inside your vehicle before leaving the vehicle for testing.

2. Testing Process: Your vehicle will be tested in dedicated testing rooms, with the process viewable on-screen.

3. Test Results: You'll be notified if your car passed the maintenance test. If not, you may be required to make certain amends and appear for the test again. 

4. Re-Testing: If your vehicle fails, repairs must be made within 31 days for a re-test.

5. Passing: Upon passing, you'll receive a certificate and new registration card.

Documents Required for Testing

You are required to bring the following documents to the inspection centre:

  • Emirates ID

  • Vehicle registration card

  • Commercial license copy (for commercial vehicles)

When Do I Need to Test My Vehicle? 

Your vehicle is inspected for a variety of conditions to make sure it meets the standard requirements. The following table will give you a glimpse into the type of tests conducted and when you should opt for one.  

Test Type

Definition

Defect Test

It is performed after a remote detection of defect(s) or following a roadside inspection. 

Export Test

This one’s required prior to exporting a vehicle outside of the UAE. This test involves capturing vehicle identification data such as chassis and engine details. 

New Vehicle Registration Test

This one’s required prior to the registration of a vehicle purchased from outside an authorized vehicle agency in the UAE.  

Periodic Vehicle Test

This one’s required for vehicle registration to ascertain the roadworthiness of a vehicle. Many safety parameters and exhaust emissions are checked. 

Re-tests

Re-tests are performed upon failure of the tests listed above.

Vehicle Testing and Inspection Fees in Dubai

Type of Test

Fee (AED)

Periodic vehicle test

150 (light), 150 (heavy)

New vehicle registration test

120 (light), 150 (heavy)

First Re-test

-

Second Re-test

35 (light), 37.5 9 (heavy)

Export test

25 (light), 25 (heavy)

The List of Vehicle Testing Centres in Dubai

Centre

Location

Contact

Timing

Tamam Vehicle Testing

OTE Complex, Ras Al Khor Road, Al Aweer, Dubai

04-706-9900

8:00 am to 10:00 pm

Tasjeel Vehicle Inspection

Warsan, University City Street, Dubai

04-333-6679

8:00 am to 10:00 pm

 

Sheikh Zayed Road, Behind Gold And Diamond Center, Al Barsha Building, Al Quoz, Dubai

04-347-3619

7:00 am to 11:30 pm

 

Beirut Street, Al Qusais Industrial 5, Dubai

800-3662

7:00 am to 11:30 pm

 

Ras Al Khor Industrial Area 3, used car complex, Dubai

800-3662

7:00 am to 9:00 pm

Emarat Shamil Vehicle Inspection

Various Locations in Dubai

Various Phone Numbers

8:00 am to 10:00 pm

Wasel Vehicles Testing

Al Jadaf, behind Al Wasl, Dubai

04-324-5524

7:00 am to 9:30 pm

 

Arabian Center, Al Khawaneej Road, Al Mizhar, Dubai

04-251-4789

8:00 am to 10:00 pm

Al Mumayaz Vehicle Testing

Barsha Mall, 23rd Street, Dubai

04-325-5510

7:00 am to 9:30 pm

 

107 Khartoum Street, Al Mizhar 1, Dubai

04-284-0303

7:00 am to 9:30 pm

AG Cars Vehicle Testing Centre Deira

Behind Commercial Bank of Dubai, Opposite Hamarain Centre 8th Street, Al Khaibisi, Deira, Dubai

600-540045

8:00 am to 3:00 pm, 8:00 pm to 1:00 am

AG Cars Vehicle Testing Centre  Mamzar

44th Street, Deira, Dubai

04-206-8000

7:00 am to 10:00 pm

Some Important Things to Remember

  • Re-testing must be done at the same centre where the initial test was conducted.

  • Cross-Emirate Testing is not allowed, and the tests must be conducted where the vehicle is registered.

  • In case of disputes, you can contact the RTA helpline at 800-90-90 or drop an email at ask@rta.ae.

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