From 19 September 2025, mandatory vehicle technical inspection fees in Poland will rise. Drivers will pay considerably more to have their cars checked, due to rising costs of running vehicle inspection stations.
Price increase for passenger car inspections
The most noticeable change will be the price of inspecting a passenger car. Until now it has been PLN 98 and had not changed in 21 years. Now the fee will rise to PLN 149, an increase of as much as PLN 51. This is the first significant price increase in more than two decades. The increases also cover other vehicle types, e.g. motorcycles and cars with LPG systems, which will also see proportional price changes.
Comparison of vehicle technical inspection prices before and after 19 September 2025
| Vehicle type | Previous price (PLN) | New price (PLN) | Difference (PLN) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger car | 98 | 149 | +51 |
| Motorcycle | 51 | 77 | +26 |
| Truck up to 3.5 t | 122 | 185 | +63 |
| Bus | 148 | 224 | +76 |
| Vehicle with LPG system | 123 | 185 | +62 |
The increases result from rising costs of running diagnostic stations and new technical requirements. While this is a significant rise, prices in Poland still remain among the lowest in Europe, and the additional funds are meant to improve service quality and road safety.
