Tag Archives: Applus+

Annual NCT for vehicles 10 years and older

By Jeff Aherne | Published: June 9, 2011
The National Car Test (NCT) now applies annually to vehicles 10 years old since June 1. Up until that date vehicles were subject to their first NCT after four years and another test every two years thereafter. The new rules mean a vehicle will still have its first NCT after four years and will then [...]
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Applus+ report NCT bribery claims to Gardai

By Cartell.ie | Published: May 17, 2011
Cartell.ie understands that Applus+, the company given responsibility to conduct the National Car Test (NCT) will launch an internal investigation following revelations last night on RTÉs Prime Time programme which claimed bribes had been accepted by NCT officials in return for allowing defective vehicles pass the test. This calls into question the integrity of the [...]
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NCT to collect VRT and carry out ‘Verification’ test for all imports

By Jeff Aherne | Published: August 31, 2010
From September 1st, the collection of Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT) will be the responsibility of Applus+, the Spanish based company currently administering the National Car Test (NCT). Therefore it will no longer be possible to register a vehicle at a Revenue Vehicle Registration Office (VRO).
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