Transport Malta to start recognising EU-issued VRT certificates

VRTs carried out in other EU countries now accepted by Transport Malta for registration of used vehicles brought into Malta.

As of July, Transport Malta will recognise VRTs carried out in other EU countries.
As of July, Transport Malta will recognise VRTs carried out in other EU countries.

Valid roadworthiness certificates (VRTs) showing the latest odometer reading will now be accepted by Transport Malta instead of the odometer certificates when persons register for a used vehicle and bring it to Malta from another EU country, the Authority said.

The validity of a vehicle roadworthiness certificate is normally determined from the expiry date printed on the same certificate.

Therefore, anyone bringing a vehicle into Malta from another member state will be able to present an original valid roadworthiness certificate (VRT) issued in another member state and showing the latest odometer reading by VOSA UK (Vehicle and Operator Services Agency) or any other vehicle road worthiness testing station issuing odometer certificates within the European Union.

Persons may also present an original valid odometer certificate issued by Jevic UK Ltd in the United Kingdom and Car Pass in Belgium.

Transport Malta will still reserve the right to verify the authenticity of the documents presented and/or the odometer reading in accordance with Paragraph 6(4)(i) of the Registration and Licensing of Motor Vehicles Regulations (SL 368.02).

For further information, one may contact customer care on 80072393.