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TÜV

German road-safety inspection authority.

Official source: Umweltbundesamt — Umweltzonen & Plakette (DE gov) →

German road-safety inspection authority. Required for self-build motorhome registration as 'Wohnmobil'. Strict on conversions: gas (Gasprüfung), seat belts, weight, electrical.

TÜV Süd, TÜV Nord, TÜV Rheinland are main bodies. Self-build TÜV approval ~€200–€500.

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  1. Umweltbundesamt — Umweltzonen & Plakette (DE gov)official · 2026-07