Did you know that 540,000 tyres won’t pass their WOF this year? Save time and money by getting your vehicle check out by our team. We look at some of the key inspection areas and can remedy issues before your WOF.
How many vehicles fail a WOF because of tyres each year?
In 2022, 540,000 vehicles failed their Warrant of Fitness (WOF) due to tyre related issues, according to Motor Vehicle Register data supplied by Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency.
What causes tyres to fail a WOF?
There are many reasons why a tyre may cause a vehicle to fail its WOF. The most common are,insufficient tread depth (less than 1.5mm), tyre damage such as cuts, bulges, or exposed cords, and excessive or uneven wear, especially on the sidewalls.
What is the minimum legal tyre tread depth in New Zealand?
The legal minimum tread depth in New Zealand is 1.5mm across the main tread area. If your tyres have less than this depth, they will likely fail the WOF Inspection.
How many vehicles fail a WOF because of wiper blades each year?
In 2022, 410,000 vehicles failed their Warrant of Fitness (WOF) due to glazing and windscreen wiper related issues, according to Motor Vehicle Register data supplied by Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency.
What causes windscreen wipers to fail a WOF?
Windscreen wipers can fail a Warrant of Fitness (WOF) inspection in New Zealand if they have worn or damaged blades, inadequate wiping coverage, broken mechanisms, or insufficient washer fluid.
How many vehicles fail a WOF because of lights each year
In 2022, 978,000 vehicles failed their Warrant of Fitness (WOF) due to glazing and windscreen wiper related issues, according to Motor Vehicle Register data supplied by Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency.
What causes headlights to fail a WOF?
Headlights are an essential safety component, and if they fail to meet specific criteria, they can cause a vehicle to fail its WOF. The main reasons headlights will cause a vehicle to fail a Warrant of Fitness (WOF) include insufficient brightness, dirt or condensation inside the headlights, cracked or broken lenses, and inoperative or faulty bulbs.
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