After a vehicle fails the visual inspection in the Other Emission Related Components category, what must the inspector document on the VIR?

• A. Document on the VIR what emissions system(s) failed
• B. The vehicle must be towed to a service center
• C. The inspection is automatically considered failed
• D. A general note suffices

Answer: (A)

When a visual inspection in the Other Emission Related Components category fails, the inspector must specify exactly which emissions system(s) did not pass on the Vehicle Inspection Report (VIR). This precise documentation is essential because it tells the vehicle owner and the repair technician which components need attention and provides a clear, traceable record for compliance and follow-up inspections.

Towing the vehicle isn’t a required action just because the visual inspection failed, and saying the inspection is automatically failed doesn’t add any needed detail beyond the failure itself. A general note wouldn’t be enough to guide repairs, whereas listing the specific failed system(s) on the VIR gives actionable, accurate information for remediation.