The VTV in CABA is a mandatory procedure to certify that the vehiclesmeet the necessary mechanical and safety conditions to circulate. Failing to perform the verification or having an expired one constitutes a serious offense.
The National Traffic Law No. 24.449 establishes the obligation of this control. As of July 2026, the values of the procedure, the expiration schedule, and the approval modalities defined for the inspection remain in effect.
In July 2026, the values of the procedure remain in effect
How much does the VTV cost in CABA in July 2026
The current values for conducting the VTV in CABA during July 2026 are as follows:
Vehicles: $96,968.
Motorcycles: $36,459.
Expiration calendar for the VTV in CABA during 2026
The schedule for the VTV in CABA is organized according to the last number of the vehicle's license plate.
Plates ending in 2: until February 28.
Plates ending in 3: until March 31.
Plates ending in 4: until April 30.
Plates ending in 5: until May 31.
Plates ending in 6: until June 30.
Plates ending in 7: until July 31.
Plates ending in 8: until August 31.
Plates ending in 9: until September 30.
Plates ending in 0: until October 31.
Plates ending in 1: until November 30.
How the validity of the VTV has changed
New vehicles must undergo their first VTV in CABA five years after leaving the dealership.
How the validity of the VTV changed
After the first inspection, the verification will be valid for 24 months until the vehicle reaches 10 years of age. From that moment on, the control will revert to being annual.
What results can the VTV yield
Approved: the vehicle receives the Verification Certificate and the technical report, and can circulate until the next expiration.
Conditional: presents minor defects. There are 60 business days to perform the re-verification at no charge at the same facility. During this period, the vehicle can circulate.
Rejected: presents serious defects. There are 60 business days to perform the re-verification at no charge at the same facility, but the vehicle cannot circulate until the issues are resolved.
What results can the VTV have
What data does a license plate history provide
The history of the license plate allows for the following information to be consulted:
Date of each verification and number of inspections performed.
Verification facility where the procedure was carried out.
Status of the VTV.
Number of registered kilometers, rejections, and detected faults.
How to verify a VTV sticker from CABA
In the City of Buenos Aires, the authenticity of the sticker can be verified by scanning the QR code located on the windshield using a code reading application.
If the windshield is damaged or the QR code cannot be read, the vehicle owner must go to the facility where the verification was performed to request the placement of a new sticker, without a prior appointment and within business hours.
