NSW Compliance
Compliance plate
The manufacturer plate certifying a vehicle meets Australian Design Rules.
Found in the engine bay or door jamb, the compliance plate lists VIN, build date, GVM, kerb weight and tyre placard. For grey imports and modified vehicles, the absence or alteration of a compliance plate is a red flag. The compliance date (not build date) is what determines luxury car tax thresholds for imports.
Related terms
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
The 17-character unique identifier stamped into every car built after 1989.
GVM (Gross Vehicle Mass)
The maximum legal loaded weight of a vehicle — critical for utes, vans and light trucks.
eSafety check (NSW)
The annual safety inspection NSW requires for most vehicles 5+ years old before re-registration.
Blue slip (Authorised Unregistered Vehicle Inspection)
A deeper inspection required to register an unregistered, interstate or significantly modified vehicle in NSW.
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