A Certificate of Roadworthiness (a.k.a.’ Roadworthy’ or ‘RWC’), is a document that shows that a vehicle is safe enough to be driven on public roads.

In Victoria, a current Certificate of Roadworthiness is generally required whenever a vehicle is to be sold, provided by the seller to the buyer. A Certificate of Roadworthiness is also required to re-register an unregistered vehicle, or to clear a defect notice.

A roadworthy inspection includes:

• wheels and tyres
• steering, suspensions and
• braking systems
• seats and seatbelts
• lights and reflectors
  windscreen, and windows including front wipers and washers
• vehicle structure
• other safety related items on the body, chassis or engine.