Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry South, Independent)
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Question 1029: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the National Car Test in respect of a vehicle (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41439/11]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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Goods vehicles are subject to roadworthiness testing under European Communities (Vehicle Testing) Regulations 2004 (S.I. No. 771 of 2004). In these Regulations a "goods vehicle" is defined as a "mechanically propelled vehicle, or an articulated vehicle, constructed or adapted primarily for the conveyance of goods or burden of any description whether or not the vehicle is used for such a purpose". The motor taxation class of a goods vehicle is not considered in Vehicle Testing Regulations and has no bearing on the periodic roadworthiness testing obligations of a goods vehicle.

Accordingly, all goods vehicles, whether taxed as private or commercial (including small vans) are legally required to undergo a periodic roadworthiness test at a Commercial Vehicle Test Centre one year after first registration and every subsequent year thereafter on the anniversary of its first registration.