To know how old a car is for the purposes of passing the roadworthiness test (ITV), you must check the date of the...
Traffic safety: Rules for the safety of people and cargo, and their identifiers
Explanation
To determine the **age of a passenger car** and know when it must undergo the **Vehicle Technical Inspection (ITV)**, it is essential to know the **date of its first registration**. This date indicates how many years the vehicle has been since it was first registered, which is crucial for establishing the inspection schedule.
- The **first registration** is the starting point for calculating the time that has passed since the vehicle began to circulate. This is important because ITV inspections are scheduled based on the vehicle's age.
- The **ITV card** does not provide information about the vehicle's age. Although it records the dates of inspections and the vehicle's condition, it does not indicate when it was first registered.
- The **purchase date** of the vehicle is also not relevant for determining when it must undergo the ITV, as a vehicle can be bought second-hand and its actual age is based on the date of its first registration, not the purchase date.
Therefore, to know when it must undergo the ITV, it is essential to consult the **date of the vehicle's first registration**.
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