How much does a truck roadworthiness test cost in the EU?
Truck roadworthiness test cost in the EU ranges from EUR 55 to EUR 250, with a full country breakdown for Germany, Poland, France and the UK.
Logifie Team
Logistics Technology Experts
A truck roadworthiness test in the EU costs between EUR 55 and EUR 250, depending on vehicle weight and country. Directive 2014/45/EU sets one EU-wide testing schedule but leaves the fee to each member state: Germany charges up to 151.10 EUR, Poland roughly 55 EUR to 63 EUR, and France 130 EUR to 250 EUR.
How much does a truck roadworthiness test cost by country?
The truck technical inspection price across the EU splits by weight class and, in some countries, by which testing centre carries out the work. Germany runs the most transparent tariff: TÜV Hessen's official schedule , valid from 2026-01-01, sets the TÜV cost for trucks at 63.30 EUR for vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes, rising in steps to 151.10 EUR for vehicles above 32 tonnes, incl. VAT.
| Country | Cost (EUR, approx.) |
|---|---|
| Germany | 63.30 to 151.10, by weight class, rate valid from 2026-01-01 |
| Poland | roughly 55 to 63 (234 to 269 PLN), in force since the 2025-09-19 reform |
| France | 130 to 250, no national tariff, each approved centre sets its own price |
| United Kingdom | GBP 91 to 137 DVSA test fee, plus up to GBP 70 ATF facility charge |
Poland's rates come from the Polish Ministry of Infrastructure's 2025 reform, the first increase in over 20 years, and now index automatically to costs. France has no fixed national tariff at all, so the 130 EUR to 250 EUR range simply reflects what individual approved centres charge. Fleets running mixed EU corridors should track each vehicle's next inspection date by country, not assume one fee applies everywhere; fleets can automate compliance tracking with a TMS so upcoming test deadlines per vehicle flag automatically and the cost never becomes a surprise.
Why does the EU not set one fixed price for HGV inspections?
Directive 2014/45/EU on periodic roadworthiness testing harmonises what gets tested and how often, but it deliberately leaves the fee itself to national governments and, in countries like France, to the market. That is also why fleets can check how often a truck needs a roadworthiness test in the EU and get one firm EU-wide answer on frequency, while still needing to check the national transport authority on cost. In practice this means the fee reflects each country's testing-station model: government-set tariffs in Germany and Poland, an open market in France, and a separate DVSA-plus-facility structure in the UK.
Frequently asked questions
Is the roadworthiness test fee the same for every truck weight class?
No. Every country in this comparison prices by weight class, since heavier vehicles need more testing time and equipment. In Germany the fee rises from 63.30 EUR at 3.5 tonnes to 151.10 EUR above 32 tonnes, and Poland charges 234 PLN for 3.5-16 tonnes versus 269 PLN above 16 tonnes.
Does the roadworthiness test cost include the emissions inspection?
In most EU countries, yes, the emissions check is bundled into the standard periodic technical inspection fee rather than billed separately. Germany has folded its AU emissions test into the HU roadworthiness test for many years, and French centres typically quote the exhaust check as part of their all-in price. Confirm this with the specific testing station, since bundling practices are not identical everywhere.
How much does an HGV MOT test cost in the UK?
The DVSA's published HGV test fees run GBP 91 to GBP 137 depending on axle count, plus an authorised testing facility (ATF) service charge of up to GBP 70 (the maximum ATF charge rose from GBP 55 on 6 July 2026). The UK sits outside Directive 2014/45/EU since Brexit, so its testing regime and fee structure are set independently by the DVSA rather than by EU rules.
What does a failed roadworthiness test and retest cost?
A failed test itself does not add cost beyond the fee already paid, but every scheme charges separately once the vehicle is re-presented. Most authorities offer a reduced retest fee rather than the full original price if the vehicle returns within a set window, though the exact discount and time limit vary by country and testing station, so confirm current retest terms locally before budgeting for one.
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