The group discussed emission standards for used vehicles, noting difficulty in comparing US EPA and Euro Standards equivalents and proposing use of vehicle registration year and country as verification method. For electric vehicles, the group agreed to treat inspections similarly to internal combustion vehicles while considering battery lifespan, referencing Rule 4 of the 1997 Agreement, UN GTR 22, and UN R133. The group removed ABS reference from UN R78 for powered two-wheelers in WP.29-194-35 and approved replacing 2025 task force meetings with full IWG meetings as needed.

The IWG reviewed documents SCUNV-15-02, SCUNV-15-04 Rev 1, and SCUNV-15-07 on information sharing for used vehicles in transfer to low- and middle-income countries, noting differences between type approval and self-certification approaches. The IWG reviewed SCUNV-15-03 on new vehicle verification and agreed equivalent ARSO standards should be included. The IWG reviewed SCUNV-15-05 on verification items for imported new vehicles submitted by China and SCUNV-15-06 listing countries applying 1958 and 1998 Agreements for information.

Agenda items include initial discussions on transfer and access to information related to vehicles in transfer to low- and middle-income countries with documentation SCUNV-15-02, minimum requirements for New Vehicles per SCUNV-15-03, discussion of next meeting dates, and any other business.

The document identifies information for trade in used vehicles, including vehicle certification and de-registration, periodic inspection history with mileage records, structural modification history, export inspection reports, and vehicle specification sheets. Vehicle specification information is the most critical factor for vehicle registration approval from the importing country’s perspective. Confirmation of structural modifications and related information are considered essential. Insurance history information is used to verify whether a vehicle has been involved in major accidents or flooding damage, though procedures and authorities responsible for obtaining such information vary by country and access may be difficult depending on the country.

The document presents an information-sharing template for used vehicles. It specifies vehicle identification data including VIN, mark, model, and category. It requires documentation of vehicle certification history, CoC documents, service records, accident history, and recall status. It mandates export inspection reports with pass or fail results indicating defect severity. It requires specification of safety features including seating positions with safety belts, airbag counts, and ISOFIX anchorages. It calls for tire and wheel details including tread depth and rim type. It requires emissions class documentation and catalytic converter and particulate trap information.