A new N1 goods van has a maximum authorised mass below 3,500 kg. At what age must it undergo its first periodic technical inspection?

Correct answer

At two years old.

At two years, counted from first registration or entry into service recorded in the Vehicle Register. For N1, Article 6 provides exemption up to two years, biennial inspection from two to six, annual from six to ten and six-monthly inspection over ten years. Check the documented category, not merely van appearance; do not confuse it with an M1 passenger car.