The Commercial Vehicle Road worthiness Test (previously DOE ) is a road worthiness test for all commercial vehicles (vans, motor caravans, buses with more than 8 seats, trucks, trailers & ambulances) over 1 year old. It ensures that all commercial vehicles on Irish roads are up to standard and safe for use on public roads. It is done annually and every year after that, throughout the life of the vehicle.
There are 2 types of commercial tests:
1. LCV’s : Light Commercial Vehicles: These are all commercial vehicles with a GVW of 3500kg or less.
2. HCV’s: Heavy Commercial Vehicles: Any vehicle with a GVW exceeding 3500kg and includes trucks, trailers, ambulances, motor caravans and buses with 8 seats or more.
The tester will check your vehicle thoroughly for any defects or faults and afterwards will provide you with a list of repairs required for your vehicle to pass the CVRT. If your vehicle is in satisfactory condition you will be issued with your pass statement after the test.
You can find out when your vehicle is due its CVR Test by going to www.cvrt.ie and clicking on the “Check my CRW” button.