Overview

• Authorities warn that cars and motorcycles without a current VTV, or rejected for safety defects, will be barred from circulating in October with penalties that include fines, vehicle retention and potential license renewal restrictions.
• Buenos Aires Province’s revamped VTV portal adds virtual assistance, appointment management, an interactive map of authorized plants and access to verification history and expiry dates to deter fraud and simplify bookings.
• In October 2025 the VTV costs $79,640 for cars up to 2,500 kg in the province (after a 25.5% increase) and $63,453 for cars in the city, with published tariffs for heavier vehicles and motorcycles in both jurisdictions.
• Inspection criteria are being enforced more strictly, with damaged or chipped windshields, along with faults in brakes, tires or lights, cited as frequent reasons for rejection.
• Rules and relief vary by jurisdiction: CABA exempts zero‑kilometre cars for up to three years or 60,000 km and zero‑km motorcycles for one year, PBA maintains exemptions for disability card holders, municipal and fire vehicles, and El Cronista reports a 50% discount in PBA for eligible retirees and pensioners with low incomes.