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:
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Emirates ID
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Vehicle registration card
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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.
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Test Type |
Definition |
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Defect Test |
It is performed after a remote detection of defect(s) or following a roadside inspection. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Re-tests |
Re-tests are performed upon failure of the tests listed above. |
Vehicle Testing and Inspection Fees in Dubai
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Type of Test |
Fee (AED) |
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Periodic vehicle test |
150 (light), 150 (heavy) |
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New vehicle registration test |
120 (light), 150 (heavy) |
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First Re-test |
- |
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Second Re-test |
35 (light), 37.5 9 (heavy) |
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Export test |
25 (light), 25 (heavy) |
The List of Vehicle Testing Centres in Dubai
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Centre |
Location |
Contact |
Timing |
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Tamam Vehicle Testing |
OTE Complex, Ras Al Khor Road, Al Aweer, Dubai |
04-706-9900 |
8:00 am to 10:00 pm |
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Tasjeel Vehicle Inspection |
Warsan, University City Street, Dubai |
04-333-6679 |
8:00 am to 10:00 pm |
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Sheikh Zayed Road, Behind Gold And Diamond Center, Al Barsha Building, Al Quoz, Dubai |
04-347-3619 |
7:00 am to 11:30 pm |
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Beirut Street, Al Qusais Industrial 5, Dubai |
800-3662 |
7:00 am to 11:30 pm |
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Ras Al Khor Industrial Area 3, used car complex, Dubai |
800-3662 |
7:00 am to 9:00 pm |
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Emarat Shamil Vehicle Inspection |
Various Locations in Dubai |
Various Phone Numbers |
8:00 am to 10:00 pm |
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Wasel Vehicles Testing |
Al Jadaf, behind Al Wasl, Dubai |
04-324-5524 |
7:00 am to 9:30 pm |
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Arabian Center, Al Khawaneej Road, Al Mizhar, Dubai |
04-251-4789 |
8:00 am to 10:00 pm |
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Al Mumayaz Vehicle Testing |
Barsha Mall, 23rd Street, Dubai |
04-325-5510 |
7:00 am to 9:30 pm |
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107 Khartoum Street, Al Mizhar 1, Dubai |
04-284-0303 |
7:00 am to 9:30 pm |
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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 |
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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
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Re-testing must be done at the same centre where the initial test was conducted.
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Cross-Emirate Testing is not allowed, and the tests must be conducted where the vehicle is registered.
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In case of disputes, you can contact the RTA helpline at 800-90-90 or drop an email at ask@rta.ae.
