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In-service certification (WoF and CoF)
Introduction
1
Purpose and scope
2
Overview of the manual
3
Inspection and certification process
Overview – steps in the inspection and certification process
3-1
Duties and responsibilities
3-2
Identifying the vehicle class
3-3
Establishing whether the vehicle requires a WoF or CoF
3-4
Establishing whether the vehicle may be inspected for a WoF or CoF
3-5
Establishing whether the vehicle complies
3-6
Checksheets
3-7
Recording the inspection outcome (‘determination’)
3-8
Issuing the WoF or CoF label - ‘evidence of vehicle inspection’ - or temporary permit
3-9
Collecting fees
3-10
Operating a vehicle without a current WoF or CoF
3-11
Rechecks
4
Complaints
5
Inspection premises and equipment
6
Appointments
7
Definitions and abbreviations
8
Sample certification documents
General vehicles
1
Vehicle identification
1-1
VIN and chassis number
1-2
Vehicle details
2
Vehicle exterior
2-1
External projections
2-2
Dimensions
3
Vehicle structure
3-1
Structure (incl. frontal impact)
4
Lighting
4-1
Headlamps
4-2
Front and rear fog lamps
4-3
Cornering lamps
4-4
Daytime running lamps
4-5
Direction indicator lamps
4-6
Forward-facing position lamps
4-7
Rearward-facing position lamps
4-8
Side-marker lamps
4-9
End-outline marker lamps
4-10
Stop lamps
4-11
High-mounted stop lamps
4-12
Rear-reg.-plate illumination lamps
4-13
Rear-reflectors
4-14
Reversing lamps
4-15
Other lighting
5
Vision
5-1
Glazing
5-2
Sun visors
5-3
Windscreen wipe and wash
5-4
Rear-view mirrors
6
Entrance and exit
6-1
Door and hinged panel retention systems
7
Vehicle interior
7-1
Seats and seat anchorages
7-3
Head restraints
7-5
Seatbelts and seatbelt anchorages
7-6
Frontal impact airbags
7-7
Interior impact
7-12
Speedometer
7-13
Audible warning devices
8
Brakes
8-1
Service brake and parking brake
9
Steering and suspension
9-1
Steering and suspension systems
10
Tyres, wheels and hubs
10-1
Tyres and wheels
10-2
Hubs and axles
10-3
Mudguards
11
Exhaust
11-1
Exhaust system
11-2
Exhaust emissions
12
Towing connections
12-1
Light vehicle towbar and fifth wheel
13
Miscellaneous items
13-1
Engine and transmission
13-2
Fuel system
13-3
LPG/CNG fuel system
13-5
Electric and hybrid vehicle fuel and electrical system
Heavy vehicles
1
Vehicle identification
1-1
VIN and chassis number
1-2
Vehicle details
2
Vehicle exterior
2-1
External projections
2-2
Dimensions
2-3
Heavy vehicle equipment
3
Vehicle structure
3-1
Structure
4
Lighting
4-1
Headlamps
4-2
Front and rear fog lamps
4-3
Cornering lamps
4-4
Daytime running lamps
4-5
Direction indicator lamps
4-6
Forward-facing position lamps
4-7
Rearward-facing position lamps
4-8
Side-marker lamps
4-9
End-outline marker lamps
4-10
Stop lamps
4-11
High-mounted stop lamps
4-12
Rear-reg.-plate illumination lamps
4-13
Rear-reflectors
4-14
Reversing lamps
4-15
Other lighting
4-16
Heavy vehicle lighting identification and requirements
5
Vision
5-1
Glazing
5-2
Sun visors
5-3
Windscreen wipe and wash
5-4
Rear-view mirrors
6
Entrance and exit
6-1
Door and hinged panel retention systems
7
Vehicle interior
7-1
Seats and seat anchorages
7-3
Head restraints
7-5
Seatbelts and seatbelt anchorages
7-6
Frontal impact airbags
7-7
Interior impact
7-12
Speedometer
7-13
Audible warning devices
8
Brakes
8-1
Service brake, parking brake and heavy vehicle emergency brake
8-2
Heavy vehicle brake code
8-3
Interim heavy vehicle braking specification
9
Steering and suspension
9-1
Steering and suspension systems
10
Tyres, wheels and hubs
10-1
Tyres and wheels
10-2
Hubs and axles
10-3
Mudguards
11
Exhaust
11-1
Exhaust system
11-2
Exhaust emissions
12
Towing connections
12-2
Towbar
12-3
Drawbeam
12-4
Heavy tractor towing connection
12-5
Heavy vehicle fifth wheel or ball coupling (for towing a semi-trailer)
13
Miscellaneous items
13-1
Engine and transmission
13-2
Fuel system
13-3
LPG/CNG fuel system
13-4
Electrical wiring
13-5
Electric and hybrid vehicle fuel and electrical system
14
Load restraints
14-1
Load anchorages
14-2
Stock crates and stock crate retention devices
14-3
Log bolsters
14-4
Cab-guards, headboards, sideboards and tailboards
14-5
Curtain systems
15
Certificate of loading
15-1
Certificate of loading
16
Transport service licence
16-1
TSL
Light PSVs
1
Vehicle identification
1-1
VIN and chassis number
1-2
Vehicle details
2
Vehicle exterior
2-1
External projections
2-2
Dimensions
3
Vehicle structure
3-1
Structure
3-2
Stability
4
Lighting
4-1
Headlamps
4-2
Front and rear fog lamps
4-3
Cornering lamps
4-4
Daytime running lamps
4-5
Direction indicator lamps
4-6
Forward-facing position lamps
4-7
Rearward-facing position lamps
4-8
Side-marker lamps
4-9
End-outline marker lamps
4-10
Stop lamps
4-11
High-mounted stop lamps
4-12
Rear-reg.-plate illumination lamps
4-13
Rear-reflectors
4-14
Reversing lamps
4-15
Other lighting
4-17
PSV interior lighting
5
Vision
5-1
Glazing
5-2
Sun visors
5-3
Windscreen wipe and wash
5-4
Rear-view mirrors
5-5
PSV driver's vision
5-6
PSV demisters
6
Entrance and exit
6-1
Door and hinged panel retention systems
6-2
PSV doors and doorways
6-3
PSV entry and exit steps, ramps and hoists
6-4
PSV emergency exits
7
Vehicle interior
7-1
Seats and seat anchorages
7-2
PSV seating
7-3
Head restraints
7-4
PSV aisles
7-5
Seatbelts and seatbelt anchorages
7-6
Frontal impact airbags
7-7
Interior impact
7-8
PSV heating and ventillation
7-9
PSV fire protection
7-10
PSV signs and instructions
7-11
PSV emergency passenger signals
7-12
Speedometer
7-13
Audible warning devices
8
Brakes
8-1
Service brake and parking brake
9
Steering and suspension
9-1
Steering and suspension systems
10
Tyres, wheels and hubs
10-1
Tyres and wheels
10-2
Hubs and axles
10-3
Mudguards
11
Exhaust
11-1
Exhaust system
11-2
Exhaust emissions
12
Towing connections
12-1
Light vehicle towbar and fifth wheel
12-2
Towbar
13
Miscellaneous items
13-1
Engine and transmission
13-2
Fuel system
13-3
LPG/CNG fuel system
13-4
Electrical wiring
13-5
Electric and hybrid vehicle fuel and electrical system
14
Load restraints
14-6
PSV baggage and freight restraints
15
Certificate of loading
15-1
Certificate of loading
16
Transport service licence
16-1
TSL
Heavy PSVs
1
Vehicle identification
1-1
VIN and chassis number
1-2
Vehicle details
2
Vehicle exterior
2-1
External projections
2-2
Dimensions
3
Vehicle structure
3-1
Structure
3-2
Stability
3-3
Heavy PSV roof racks
4
Lighting
4-1
Headlamps
4-2
Front and rear fog lamps
4-3
Cornering lamps
4-4
Daytime running lamps
4-5
Direction indicator lamps
4-6
Forward-facing position lamps
4-7
Rearward-facing position lamps
4-8
Side-marker lamps
4-9
End-outline marker lamps
4-10
Stop lamps
4-11
High-mounted stop lamps
4-12
Rear-reg.-plate illumination lamps
4-13
Rear-reflectors
4-14
Reversing lamps
4-15
Other lighting
4-16
PSV audible and visible reversing warning devices
4-17
PSV interior lighting
5
Vision
5-1
Glazing
5-2
Sun visors
5-3
Windscreen wipe and wash
5-4
Rear-view mirrors
5-5
PSV driver's vision
5-6
PSV demisters
6
Entrance and exit
6-1
Door and hinged panel retention systems
6-2
PSV doors and doorways
6-3
PSV entry and exit steps, ramps and hoists
6-4
PSV emergency exits
7
Vehicle interior
7-1
Seats and seat anchorages
7-2
PSV seating
7-3
Head restraints
7-4
PSV aisles
7-5
Seatbelts and seatbelt anchorages
7-6
Frontal impact airbags
7-7
Interior impact
7-8
PSV heating and ventilation
7-9
PSV fire protection
7-10
PSV signs and instructions
7-11
PSV emergency passenger signals
7-12
Speedometer
7-13
Audible warning devices
8
Brakes
8-1
Service brake, parking brake and heavy vehicle emergency brake
9
Steering and suspension
9-1
Steering and suspension systems
10
Tyres, wheels and hubs
10-1
Tyres and wheels
10-2
Hubs and axles
10-3
Mudguards
11
Exhaust
11-1
Exhaust system
11-2
Exhaust emissions
12
Towing connections
12-2
Towbar
13
Miscellaneous items
13-1
Engine and transmission
13-2
Fuel system
13-3
LPG/CNG fuel system
13-4
Electrical wiring
13-5
Electric and hybrid vehicle fuel and electrical system
14
Load restraints
14-6
PSV baggage and freight restraints
15
Certificate of loading
15-1
Certificate of loading
16
Transport service licence
16-1
TSL
Motorcycles
1
Vehicle identification
1-1
VIN and chassis number
1-2
Vehicle details
2
Vehicle Exterior
2-1
External projections
2-2
Footrests
2-3
Dimensions
3
Vehicle Structure
3-1
Structure
4
Lighting
4-1
Headlamps
4-2
Front and rear fog lamps
4-3
Cornering lamps
4-4
Daytime running lamps
4-5
Direction indicator lamps
4-6
Forward-facing position lamps
4-7
Rearward-facing position lamps
4-8
Side-marker lamps
4-9
End-outline marker lamps
4-10
Stop lamps
4-11
High-mounted stop lamps
4-12
Rear-reg.-plate illumination lamps
4-13
Rear reflectors
4-14
Reversing lamps
4-15
Other lighting
5
Vision
5-1
Glazing
5-2
Sun visors
5-3
Windscreen wipe and wash
5-4
Rear-view mirrors
6
Entrance and exit
6-1
Door and hinged panel retention systems
7
Vehicle interior
7-1
Seats and seat anchorages
7-3
Head restraints
7-6
Frontal impact airbags
7-7
Interior impact
7-12
Speedometer
7-13
Audible warning devices
8
Brakes
8-1
Service brake and parking brake
9
Steering and suspension
9-1
Steering and suspension systems
10
Tyres, wheels and hubs
10-1
Tyres and wheels
10-2
Hubs and axles
10-3
Mudguards
11
Exhaust
11-1
Exhaust system
11-2
Exhaust emissions
12
Towing connections
12-1
Towbar
12-1
Towbar (motorcycle PSV)
13
Miscellaneous items
13-1
Engine and transmission
13-2
Fuel system
13-5
Electric and hybrid vehicle electrical system
14
Certificate of loading
14-1
Certificate of loading (CoF only)
15
Transport service licence
15-1
TSL (CoF only)
General trailers
2
Vehicle exterior
2-1
External projections
2-2
Dimensions
2-3
Glazing
3
Vehicle structure
3-1
Structure
4
Lighting
4-1
Headlamps
4-2
Front and rear fog lamps
4-3
Cornering lamps
4-4
Daytime running lamps
4-5
Direction indicator lamps
4-6
Forward-facing position lamps
4-7
Rearward-facing position lamps
4-8
Side-marker lamps
4-9
End-outline marker lamps
4-10
Stop lamps
4-11
High-mounted stop lamps
4-12
Rear-registration-plate illumination lamps
4-13
Rear reflectors
4-14
Reversing lamps
4-15
Cosmetic lamps
5
Brakes
5-1
Service brake, parking brake and breakaway brake
6
Steering and suspension
6-1
Steering and suspension systems
7
Tyres, wheels and hubs
7-1
Tyres and wheels
7-2
Hubs and axles
7-3
Mudguards
8
Towing connections
8-1
Light trailer drawbar and kingpin
Heavy trailers
1
Vehicle identification
1-1
VIN and chassis number
1-2
Vehicle details
2
Vehicle exterior
2-1
External projections
2-2
Dimensions
2-3
Glazing
2-4
Heavy trailer equipment
3
Vehicle structure
3-1
Structure
3-2
Stability
4
Lighting
4-1
Headlamps
4-2
Front and rear fog lamps
4-3
Cornering lamps
4-4
Daytime running lamps
4-5
Direction indicator lamps
4-6
Forward-facing position lamps
4-7
Rearward-facing position lamps
4-8
Side-marker lamps
4-9
End-outline marker lamps
4-10
Stop lamps
4-11
High-mounted stop lamps
4-12
Rear-registration-plate illumination lamps
4-13
Rear reflectors
4-14
Reversing lamps
4-15
Other lighting
5
Brakes
5-1
Service brake, parking brake, emergency brake and breakaway brake
5-2
Heavy trailer brake code
5-3
Interim heavy vehicle braking specification
6
Steering and suspension
6-1
Steering and suspension systems
7
Tyres, wheels and hubs
7-1
Tyres and wheels
7-2
Hubs and axles
7-3
Mudguards
8
Towing connections
8-2
Towbar
8-3
Drawbar
8-4
Drawbeam
8-5
Agricultural trailer towing connection
8-6
Heavy vehicle fifth wheel or ball coupling (for towing a semi-trailer)
8-7
Heavy vehicle kingpin or socket coupling (for towing a semi-trailer)
9
Miscellaneous items
9-1
Electrical wiring
10
Load restraints
10-1
Load anchorages
10-2
Stock crates and stock crate retention devices
10-3
Log bolsters
10-4
Headboards, sideboards and tailboards
10-5
Curtain systems
11
Certificate of loading
11-1
Certificate of loading
12
Transport service licence
12-1
TSL
Forklifts
1
Introduction
2
Vehicle exterior
2-1
External projections
2-2
Dimensions
3
Vehicle structure
3-1
Vehicle structure
4
Lighting
4-1
Headlamps
4-2
Front and rear fog lamps
4-3
Cornering lamps
4-4
Daytime running lamps
4-5
Direction indicator lamps
4-6
Forward-facing position lamps
4-7
Rearward-facing position lamps
4-8
Side-marker lamps
4-9
End-outline marker lamps
4-10
Stop lamps
4-11
High-mounted stop lamps
4-12
Rear-reg.-plate illumination lamps
4-13
Rear reflectors
4-14
Reversing lamps
4-15
Cosmetic lamps
5
Vision
5-1
Glazing
5-2
Sun visors
5-3
Windscreen wipe and wash
5-4
Rear-view mirrors
6
Entrance and exit
6-1
Door and hinged panel retention systems
7
Vehicle interior
7-1
Seats and seat anchorages
7-3
Head restraints
7-7
Interior impact
7-12
Speedometer
7-13
Audible warning devices
8
Brakes
8-1
Service brake and parking brake
9
Steering and suspension
9-1
Steering and suspension systems
10
Tyres, wheels and hubs
10-1
Tyres and wheels
10-2
Hubs and axles
10-3
Mudguards
11
Exhaust
11-1
Exhaust system
11-2
Exhaust emissions
12
Towing connections
12-1
Towing connections
13
Miscellaneous items
13-1
Engine and drive train
13-2
Fuel system
13-3
LPG/CNG fuel system
Tractors
1
Introduction
2
Vehicle exterior
2-1
External projections
2-2
Dimensions
3
Vehicle structure
3-1
Vehicle structure
4
Lighting
4-1
Headlamps
4-5
Direction indicator lamps
4-6
Forward-facing position lamps
4-7
Rearward-facing position lamps
4-8
Side-marker lamps
4-10
Stop lamps
4-12
Rear-reg.-plate illumination lamps
4-13
Rear reflectors
5
Vision
5-1
Glazing
5-2
Sun visors
5-3
Windscreen wipe and wash
5-4
Rear-view mirrors
6
Entrance and exit
6-1
Door and hinged panel retention systems
7
Vehicle interior
7-1
Seats and seat anchorages
7-12
Speedometer
7-13
Audible warning devices
8
Brakes
8-1
Service brake and parking brake
9
Steering and suspension
9-1
Steering and suspension systems
10
Tyres, wheels and hubs
10-1
Tyres and wheels
10-2
Hubs and axles
10-3
Mudguards
11
Exhaust
11-1
Exhaust system
11-2
Exhaust emissions
12
Towing connections
12-1
Towing connections
13
Miscellaneous items
13-2
Fuel system
Unclassified vehicles
1
Introduction
2
Vehicle exterior
2-1
External projections
2-2
Dimensions
3
Vehicle structure
3-1
Vehicle structure
4
Lighting
4-1
Headlamps
4-2
Front and rear fog lamps
4-3
Cornering lamps
4-4
Daytime running lamps
4-5
Direction indicator lamps
4-6
Forward-facing position lamps
4-7
Rearward-facing position lamps
4-8
Side-marker lamps
4-9
End-outline marker lamps
4-10
Stop lamps
4-11
High-mounted stop lamps
4-12
Rear-reg-plate illumination lamps
4-13
Rear reflectors
4-14
Reversing lamps
4-15
Cosmetic lamps
5
Vision
5-1
Glazing
5-2
Sun visors
5-3
Windscreen wipe and wash
5-4
Rear-view mirrors
6
Entrance and exit
6-1
Door and hinged panel retention systems
7
Vehicle interior
7-1
Seats and seat anchorages
7-3
Head restraints
7-5
Seatbelts and seatbelt anchorages
7-7
Interior impact
7-12
Speedometer
7-13
Audible warning devices
8
Brakes
8-1
Service brake and parking brake
9
Steering and suspension
9-1
Steering and suspension systems
10
Tyres, wheels and hubs
10-1
Tyres and wheels
10-2
Hubs and axles
10-3
Mudguards
11
Exhaust
11-1
Exhaust system
11-2
Visible exhaust smoke
12
Towing connections
12-1
Towing connections
13
Miscellaneous items
13-1
Engine and drive train
13-2
Fuel system
13-3
LPG/CNG fuel system
Technical bulletins (general)
1
Quick noise check procedure
2
Inspection for corrosion in Nissan Terrano and Mistral rear floorpan assemblies
3
Detecting wear in spring-loaded ball joints
4
Jacking points for common suspension types
5
Webbing clamp seatbelts in class MA vehicles
6
Inspection requirements for temporary vehicle imports
7
Guidance for vehicle inspectors when checking tyre tread depth
8
Guidance for vehicle inspectors when inspecting vehicles for clearly visible smoke
9
Shock absorbers – misting vs excessive leakage
10
Brake test procedures for specific vehicles
11
Electronic stability control identification
12
Used imported vehicles from Japan – disconnected airbags at WoF inspection
13
Acceptable overseas proof of modification
14
LED light bars
15
Identifying compliant hitches and brake systems
16
Seatbelt repair and re-webbing
Technical bulletins (CoF)
1
Expiry dates recorded on ID label/plate
2
OEM wheel rim options
3
Rear seatbelts as aisle obstructions in passenger service vehicles
4
Taximeter compliance
5
Door test procedure: Compressed air- or vacuum-operated doors
6
Michelin X Multiway tyres
7
Stock crate retention certification
8
Factory produced bodies fitted to new imported Heavy Motor Vehicles (first registered in New Zealand)
9
Park brake inspection and 4085D requirements
Interim amendments
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