Every vehicle older than 3 years in the UAE must pass an annual technical inspection before its registration can be renewed. Each emirate has dedicated testing centers with similar processes.
Testing centers by emirate
- Dubai — Tasjeel (operated by ENOC): Al Barsha, Al Qusais, Al Awir, Warsan, Mussafah Express. Drive-through & full inspection lanes.
- Sharjah — Tamam: Industrial Area 13, Al Saja'a, Al Khan. Government-operated.
- Ajman — Shamil: Al Jurf area. Operates similar processes.
- Abu Dhabi — ADNOC Inspection: Mussafah and Khalifa City centers. Booked via TAMM.
- RAK / Fujairah / UAQ: smaller authorized centers per traffic department.
Inspection checklist
- Lights — headlights, brake lights, indicators, hazards.
- Brakes — service brake, parking brake, ABS warning lamps.
- Tyres — tread depth, sidewall damage, age (no older than 5 years recommended).
- Suspension & steering alignment.
- Emissions — CO/HC levels at idle.
- Body & chassis — no major rust, no illegal modifications, no cracked windscreen blocking driver view.
- Seatbelts — all belts functional.
- Tinting — limited to UAE-allowed % (30% maximum on side windows).
Fees: AED 150–250 depending on vehicle & emirate.
If you fail
If your vehicle fails, the report lists the specific items to fix. You must repair them and return for a re-test (~AED 50 fee) within 14 days; otherwise the test result expires and you pay full fee again. Common fail reasons: tyre age > 5 years, brake issues, windshield cracks, emissions over limit.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does vehicle testing cost in UAE?
AED 150–250 depending on emirate and vehicle type. Re-test after fail: AED 50.
What is Tamam vehicle testing?
Sharjah's official vehicle technical testing center, equivalent to Tasjeel in Dubai.
How long is a vehicle test valid?
One year — must be redone annually with registration renewal.
Can I test in a different emirate from registration?
No — the test must match the registration emirate (e.g. Dubai-registered cars test at Tasjeel, Sharjah-registered at Tamam).