2.0 TSI Tiguan for p plate in NSW?

[sillyboy]

I apologize if this question was asked before, but I couldn't find the thread via searching this form.

Just one quick question, is the 155 TSI p plate legal in NSW?

[ralp2dam]

Pretty sure the 147 Tiguan was prohibited due to being turbo. So I couldn't see any reason why the 155 Tiguan wouldn't be restricted as its still a turbo. This only applies to under 25 year olds.

Check out this link on the RNS (RTA) website you can apply for an exemption.

http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/licensing/downloads/p1p2_conditions_dl1.html

[sillyboy]

Only for under 25? My wife is over 25 yo and will be on P soon, so she can drive any turbo and V8?

[aussietig]

According to this ... the Tigs could qualify for an exemption:

P1 and P2 vehicle and passenger conditions

But list hasn't been updated for current models:

http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/licensing/...urbos_2010.pdf


So best to check with RTA:
exemption_enquiry@rta.nsw.gov.au

[The_Hawk]

Best off baling up the Roads and Maritime Services (the new name for the RTA). As has been said you should be right for an exemption, but it's always best to ask.

[sillyboy]

Thanks guys, will ring up RTA for it. lol

[brad]

Says on the RMA website:

An exemption from the prohibited vehicle condition may be granted if:

*A prohibited vehicle needs to be driven for genuine employment purposes.
*Eight or more cylinder 4WD vehicles are required by country drivers who have no practical alternative.
*You can prove direct ownership of a prohibited vehicle prior to the start of the scheme or before an overseas/interstate licence transfer.
*The vehicle is a moderate-performance turbo/supercharged engine vehicle.

Volkswagen 1984cc Tiguan 125TSI, 132TSI, 155TSI and Passat 147TSI

There was also exemption available if you could prove it was the only vehicle available in the household.

I don't think age comes into it - that is for carrying passengers.

What a mish-mash of a web page.

[sillyboy]

Very confusing IMO, where octavia RS wagon 0-100 7.5s is not allowed, but 0-100 7.3 Tiguan 155tsi is allowed.

[The_Hawk]

Going to be *very* interesting to see what changes after Ford release a 4 banger turbo in the Falcon

[DoggieHowser]

Very confusing IMO, where octavia RS wagon 0-100 7.5s is not allowed, but 0-100 7.3 Tiguan 155tsi is allowed.

True. But it might have to do with positioning as well. The RS badge probably made it an easy target to spot.

[brad]

Says on the RMA website:

There was also exemption available if you could prove it was the only vehicle available in the household.

I don't think age comes into it - that is for carrying passengers.

What a mish-mash of a web page.

It's policy formulated by a State Gov't department, therefore it's not meant to be logical. I know where I work, the subject matter specialists write the report then the document works it way up through a conga line of self-proclaimed experts who all want to cover their butts & exhibit their (lack of) knowledge & eventually it becomes a policy.

I can assure you that when weighing the differences between the VW Tiguan 155tsi & the Skoda VRS, the thing at the forefront of their mind is probably lunch.

[whiskywallah]

We had the same issue when we bought 2 x 118TSI, super and turbo charged tiggys.
Everyone at our local RTAs has a different story.
We have 2 P platers. Some said we needed an exemption per person per car.
Others just 1 exmption per car.
Othersl that it was one per person.
Some said the exemption was on the basis of it being the only car available.
Others that it was on the basis of low power turbo designed for fuel economy, not power.
Each exemption costs about $30.
First problem is finding someone at RTA with a brain who can think through what you're asking them.....

[203132]

Well, I've been using the Tig since I got my Green P's and the police quite frankly don't care.
I've been RBTed so many times, it seems like the police only care or know only about the high powered cars.

Just put your licence plate on, don't speed and don't drink and drive. By all means pay the $30 exemption fee, but seriously...it's a family SUV.

[brad]

203132

I understand what your saying but i can't help thinking how it might turn very pear-shaped when involved in an accident (that is not your fault) and the other party is desperately trying to shift the blame away from themselves.