Inspection
Periodic and registration inspection in Rødovre
We inspect cars, vans, motorcycles and unbraked trailers up to 750 kg. Book online and be done in about 15 minutes.
What is a periodic vehicle inspection?
A periodic inspection is the legally required check that your vehicle meets Danish technical and environmental road-safety standards. It's repeated at fixed intervals — typically every second year for cars — and is a requirement for driving the car legally.
At Aktiv Bilsyn, inspections take place in a modern facility with up-to-date equipment. We check brakes, steering, lights, tyres, exhaust, chassis and a range of other points, and you get the result right away.
What does the inspector check?
- Brakes, handbrake and braking force on all wheels
- Steering, suspension and chassis
- Lights, reflectors and electrical systems
- Tyres, wheels and suspension
- Exhaust, emissions and noise level
- Bodywork, windows and safety equipment
Registration inspection — when do you need it?
A registration inspection is required when a vehicle is registered in Denmark for the very first time, or when it has undergone changes that affect its technical registration data. It's typically relevant if you:
- Import a car from abroad and need it registered in Denmark
- Have modified the vehicle so its category or technical data changes
- Need to re-register a car that was previously deregistered
If you're importing from abroad, the car often needs a customs inspection first, before it can go through registration inspection. Not sure what applies to your car? Contact us before you book.
Inspection for motorcycles and small trailers
Besides regular cars and vans, we also inspect motorcycles and unbraked trailers up to 750 kg. We do not inspect buses or braked trailers. The process is simple: book online, drive into the hall, and get your result right away. See our prices.
Inspection without a booking
You don't have to book ahead — you're welcome to drop in without a booking during our opening hours. It costs a bit more than booking online (for example 500 kr. instead of 450 kr. for a car), but the inspection still only takes about 15 minutes, and you skip having to find an open slot in the calendar. Booking online is still the cheapest and fastest option if you can plan ahead.
How to prepare your car
Most remarks come down to small, avoidable things. Check that all bulbs work, that your tyres have legal tread depth, and that the windscreen has no major stone chips in the driver's field of view. Make sure the car is reasonably clean so the inspector can see the underside.
Did your car get a remark?
You'll get a deadline to fix the issue. Afterwards, simply book a quick re-inspection at a fixed price of 300 kr., regardless of vehicle type.
Frequently asked questions
What do I need to bring for the inspection?
You generally don't need to bring any documents, as inspection data is retrieved electronically. If you have a physical registration certificate, feel free to bring it.
When does my car need its first inspection?
New cars need their first inspection 4 years after first registration, then every second year.
Can I drive my car if the inspection date has passed?
No. Driving with an expired inspection risks a fine, and the car can be deregistered by the Danish Motor Vehicle Agency.
Can I show up without a booking?
Yes, you can drop in without a booking during our opening hours. It costs a bit more than booking online, but the inspection still only takes about 15 minutes.
What's the difference between a registration inspection and a periodic inspection?
A periodic inspection is the recurring, legally required check every car must go through at fixed intervals. A registration inspection is a one-off check required when a vehicle is registered in Denmark for the first time, or after a major modification.