VIRM: In-service certification
Minor changes and improvements register
VIRM: In-service certification
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| 4 March 2024 | 3-11 Rechecks | Removed link to COVID-19 technical bulletin which was removed on 4 December 2023. |
| 18 December 2023 | 10-1 Load anchorages (heavy trailers) | We've updated Table 10-1-1 under Heavy trailers to match Table 14-1-1 in the Heavy vehicles section. |
| 4 December 2023 | Technical bulletin COVID-19 recovery | This technical bulletin is no longer required and has been removed. |
| 7 November 2023 | Technical bulletin (CoF) 2: OEM wheel rim options | 'Speedline' added to Mercedes-Benz table. |
| NZ Heavy Brake Test Protocol | Minor errors (spelling) fixed and number of days on page 35 corrected. | |
| 4 Jacking points for common suspension types | Minor correction to image for 'double wishbone, spring strut acting on lower arm'. | |
| 4 October 2023 | 5-1 Glazing (general vehicles) | Note about 5% tolerance for transparent overlays added to other sections (expanding 18 July 2023 update). |
| 5-1 Glazing (light PSVs) | ||
| 5 Inspections premises and equipment | Models STT 30 and STT45 added to 5.5 Approved brake test equipment (WoF) and 5.6 Approved brake test equipment (CoF – light vehicles). | |
| 14 September 2023 | 2-1 External projections (heavy) | Towbars removed from Table 2-1-1 as requested by VTNZ. |
| 18 July 2023 | 4-5 Direction indicator lamps | Updated wording on stop lights for vehicles manufactured for the American market. |
| 4-10 Stop lamps | ||
| 5-6 PSV demisters (light) | Updated 'The windscreen or side window' to 'The windscreen and side window' as per section 6.10 of the Glazing rule. | |
| 5-6 PSV demisters (heavy) | ||
| 5-1 Glazing (general vehicles) | Note added about 5% tolerance for transparent overlays for rear and rear-side windows. | |
| 5-1 Glazing (light PSVs) | ||
| 12-5 Heavy vehicle fifth wheel or ball coupling (for towing a semi-trailer) | Removed the word 'powered' to align with the heavy vehicle rule. | |
| Technical bulletin (CoF) 2: OEM wheel rim options | 'Armoury' added to Southpac table. | |
| Foton Auman BJ1088LT8995 added to table. | ||
| 31 May 2023 | Introduction 6 Appointments | Under 6.13 Certificate of fitness - heavy vehicles (CoF B): 'two months' changed to 'three months' to align with the correct appointment process. |
| 16 May 2023 | Technical bulletin (CoF) 2: OEM wheel rim options |
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| Technical bulletin 8: Factory produced bodies fitted to new imported Heavy Motor Vehicles (first registered in New Zealand) | Three Foton models and one Mercedes-Benz model added | |
| 27 February 2023 | 5 Inspection premises and equipment | Sherpa PPS-101-ECO (plate brake tester) added to list of approved roller brake machines for WoF and CoF A |
| 8-1 Service brake and park brake | Double up of brake rotors content fixed | |
| 10-1 Tyres and wheels | Winter tyres notes updated | |
| Technical bulletin (CoF) 2: OEM wheel rim options |
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| Technical bulletin 7: Stock crate retention certification | Change in name of page from Stock crate certification | |
| 1 February 2023 | Introduction 6 Appointments |
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| 24 January 2023 | Technical bulletin (CoF) 2: OEM wheel rim options |
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| 15 December 2022 | Technical bulletin 8: Factory produced bodies fitted to new imported Heavy Motor Vehicles (first registered in New Zealand) |
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| 17 November 2022 | Technical bulletin (CoF) 2: OEM wheel rim options | Large update to the Penske table. |
| 15 November 2022 | Seatbelt Manufacturers NZ Ltd. added as an approved seatbelt webbing company. | |
| 15 November 2022 | VIN and chassis number | Canterbury Vehicle Compliance (CVC) and i4Checkpoint added as VIN issuing agents to VIN and chassis number pages. |
| 7 October 2022 | Four new Foton models added to the Vehicles fitted with manufacturer-equipped tipper bodies that do not require an LT400 tables | |
| 6 October 2022 | PSV doors and doorways | Reason for rejection 18b regarding manually operated doors removed. |
| 12 July 2022 | Foton Aumark BJ1088LB5995 and BJ1088LB8995 added to the Vehicles fitted with manufacturer-equipped tipper bodies that do not require an LT400 tables | |
| 17 June 2022 | 5 Inspection premises and equipment | Maha 220 Connect and Maha 250 Connect added to list of approved roller brake machines for WoF and CoF A |
| 16 June 2022 | Technical bulletin (CoF) 2: OEM wheel rim options | Steel rim type by Wheels India added to UD Trucks table |
| 7 June 2022 | Technical bulletin (CoF) 2: OEM wheel rim options | 'Accuride' added to Hino table |
| 18 March 2022 | Hino FE2AJ1A-FCCAED added to the Vehicles fitted with manufacturer-equipped tipper bodies that do not require an LT400 tables | |
| 3 March 2022 | Technical bulletin (CoF) 2: OEM wheel rim options | 'Weight Cheetah' added to Hino table |
| 28 February 2022 | 'LVV' removed as the page applies to heavy vehicles (heavy vehicles cannot be LVV certified) | |
| 25 January 2022 | Technical bulletin (CoF) 2: OEM wheel rim options | Two Hino models added. 700 series FS1A and 500 series FL8J |
| 20 December 2021 | Foton Aumark BJ1078LT5995 and BJ1078LT8495 added to the Vehicles fitted with manufacturer-equipped tipper bodies that do not require an LT400 tables | |
| 6 December 2021 | 5 Inspection premises and equipment | AECS STT 30 and Energotest EnergoSM Decelerometer added to roller brake machine list for CoF B |
| 10 September 2021 | 5 Inspection premises and equipment | AECS STT10e roller brake machine added for WoF and CoF A |
| 30 August 2021 | Technical bulletin: COVID-19 recovery | Added to rechecks section: A vehicle currently held in Quarantine at entry certification site or held in quarantine by a repair certifier may also apply the stop clock system providing the vehicle does not exceed the quarantine mileage restrictions |
| 6 August 2021 | A large number of Hino Model 300 vehicles added to the Vehicles fitted with manufacturer-equipped tipper bodies that do not require an LT400 tables | |
| 22 July 2021 | Website for Belt Tech NZ Ltd added | |
| 13 July 2021 | Two new companies have been added as exempted seatbelt re-webbing organisations:
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| 24 May 2021 | 5 Inspection premises and equipment | BM Autoteknik 14200 roller brake machines added for CoF B |
| 20 May 2021 | 5 Inspection premises and equipment |
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| 20 April 2021 | Hino Model 300 XZU710R-WKTSSQ3D added to the Vehicles fitted with manufacturer-equipped tipper bodies that do not require an LT400 tables | |
| 8 April 2021 | To assist with minimising delays, temporary permits may be issued to vehicles that have had a minor fault repaired by a manufacturing certifier but that have not yet had an LT400 issued. The manufacturing certifier must issue the CoF inspector a written professional opinion stating the repair is carried out to industry best practice. | |
| 1 March 2021 | Technical bulletin (CoF) 2: OEM wheel rim options | Isuzu NZ added |
| 25 February 2021 | Technical bulletin (general) 11: Electronic stability control identification | Added the the identification of ESC table: MINI DTC (Dynamic Traction Control) |
| 25 November 2020 | 5 Inspection premises and equipment | Ravaglioli roller brake machine models RT102/6 GLFP and RT102/6 GPE added for WoF and CoF A |
| 5 November 2020 | Three additional Foton models added | |
| 5 November 2020 | Autosafe and APV are the only companies in New Zealand to have been granted exemptions to re-web seatbelts. These exemptions have been granted under strict conditions. Waka Kotahi is aware that there are other companies who have been re-web seatbelts, but this is illegal. Autosafe has a list of seatbelt installers on its website that is regularly updated. There are three specialist installers in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch and a number of other organisations that can assist with seatbelt installations. The list is available at www.autosafe.co.nz | |
| 12 October 2020 | Technical bulletin (CoF) 2: OEM wheel rim options | Hino Distributors (NZ) Ltd. table modified - 8.25" rim width added |
| 24 September 2020 | Technical bulletin (CoF) 2: OEM wheel rim options | UD Trucks Distributors (NZ) Ltd added |
| 18 September 2020 | General vehicles 7-5 Seatbelts and seatbelts anchorages | New reason for rejection:
New technical bulletin explaining how to identify compliant and non-complaint re-webbed seatbelts |
| 31 August 2020 | Deletion of text regarding certain Trailpro trailers not being part of the recall (all Trailpro trailers are under recall). | |
| 12 August 2020 | Technical bulletin: COVID-19 recovery | Recheck section of the bulletin updated |
| 7 August 2020 | Technical bulletin (CoF) 2: OEM wheel rim options | Hino Distributors (NZ) Ltd. table added |
| 31 July 2020 | Technical bulletin (CoF) 2: OEM wheel rim options | Rim width of "12.25” (Mack Truck only)" added to Motor Truck Distributors Ltd. table |
| 13 July 2020 | Isuzu NMR models added to the Isuzu table | |
| 19 June 2020 | Technical bulletin: COVID-19 recovery | Recheck section of the bulletin updated as the recheck stop-clock extension period has concuded. |
| Hino Model 300 XZU710R-HKTRSQ3D added to the Vehicles fitted with manufacturer-equipped tipper bodies that do not require an LT400 tables | ||
| 8 June 2020 | MC 4-1 Headlamps | Figure 4-1-1 and Table 4-1-1 updated to align with the general vehicles image. |
| 22 May 2020 | 5 Inspection premises and equipment | Autoteknik and BM Autoteknik content merged as they are the same manufacturer. |
| 1 May 2020 | Technical bulletin 15: Identifying compliant hitches and brake systems | Text refined regarding brakes needing to act on each wheel of every axle to be compliant. |
| 6 April 2020 | Image of Kyokuto plate added | |
| 13 February 2020 | 5 Inspection premises and equipment | 'Eco' added to PlateTronic/SafeTstop Pitstop 2P |
| 21 November 2019 | Mistubishi Fuso/Fuso table consolidated and new models added (Fuso Enduro FO3128 Tipper and Fuso FK62FH Fighter FK1125 Tipper). | |
| 18 October 2019 | Tractors: Introduction | Correction that only vehicle inspectors that have inspection group 5 authorisation will automatically qualify for inspection group 6 authorisation. This doesn't apply to inspecting organisations. |
| 9 October 2019 | Hino Model 300 XZU605R-HKTMSQ3 added to the Vehicles fitted with manufacturer-equipped tipper bodies that do not require an LT400 tables | |
| 1 July 2019 | 5 Inspection premises and equipment | Vamag RBT/C MS roller brake machine added for CoF B |
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| 14 May 2019 | Addition of Foton Aumark BJ1051 (2.8L) - BJ1051V9JD4-FP TIPPER to the Vehicles fitted with manufacturer-equipped tipper bodies that do not require an LT400 tables | |
| 14 May 2019 | Technical bulletin (CoF) 2: OEM wheel rim options | Mercedes-Benz added |
| 29/11/2018 | Further information regarding identifying Trailpro TP5 and TP8 trailers added. | |
| 16 November 2018 | Heavy trailers 5-1: Service brake, parking brake, emergency brake and breakaway brake | An air-operated spring parking brake that has been retrofitted to a vehicle to replace a wind-on parking brake must be certified by an HVSC with the brakes category HVEK. |
| 25 September 2018 | Addition of FUSO FDA60B Canter 161 to the Vehicles fitted with manufacturer-equipped tipper bodies that do not require an LT400 table | |
| 8 June 2018 | 5 Inspection premises and equipment | The following models of roller brake machine added for CoF B:
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| 9 May 2018 | Light PSV entry and exit steps, ramps and hoists Heavy PSV entry and exit steps, ramps and hoists | Ramps removed from Mandatory equipment with regard to load rating |
| 7 May 2018 | Technical bulletin (general) 11: Electronic stability control identification | Added the the identification of ESC table: DTC (Dynamic Traction Control)Note: If a BMW has DTC displayed the vehicle can be accepted as containing an ESC system. The underlying technology to DTC includes DSC - which is an ESC system) |
| 3 May 2018 | 5 Inspection premises and equipment | The following models of roller brake machine added for WoF and CoF A:
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| 1 May 2018 | Heavy trailer 10-2: Stock crates and stock crate retention devices | Change to align with Heavy vehicles 14-2. Namely that Reasons for rejection 1d, 1e and 1f do not apply to monocoque stock crates. |
| 20 April 2018 | 5 Inspection premises and equipment | AECS STT 45 roller brake machine added for CoF B. |
| 26 March 2018 | Updated to include some Fuso-manufactured tipper bodies. | |
| 17 November 2017 | Heavy vehicles 7-5 Seatbelts and seatbelt requirements |
Table 7-5-7 title updated for clarity to: Seatbelt requirements for heavy vehicles (first registered in New Zealand from 1 April 2002) and all heavy motorhomes (first registered anytime) |
| 20 June 2017 | Heavy vehicle 14-2: Stock crates and stock crate retention devices Technical bulletin (CoF) 7: Stock crate certification | Clarifications around plating requirements |
| 11 May 2017 | 5 Inspection premises and equipment | Sherpa PBT-24-4757 roller brake machine added for WoF and CoF A. |
| 10 April 2017 | 5 Inspection premises and equipment | BM Autoteknik BM18200 roller brake machines added for WoF, CoF A and CoF B |
| 16 March 2017 | 5 Inspection premises and equipment | Vamag RBT3500 C7 and RBT 3500 XS roller brake machines added for WoF and CoF A |
| 6 March 2017 | 5 Inspection premises and equipment | MAHA MTL 5250 rollerbrake machine added for WoF, CoF A and CoF B |
| 5 January 2017 | 5 Inspection premises and equipment | AECS STT 10 roller brake machine added for WoF and CoF A. |
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14 October 2016 Updated 2/11/16 28/11/16 | What to do regarding the Takata airbag recall. | |
| 14 October 2016 | Technical bulletin (CoF) 7: Stock crate certification |
New technical bulletin. It is important that stock crate retention is correctly certified to the appropriate standard. This technical bulletin provides explanations of different types of stock crates (fitted to a vehicle with a GVM of 6000 kg or more) their attachments, how to identify them, and how to identify their certification. |
| 28 June 2016 | 3-1 Duties and responsibilities | Section 3.1.6.2 has been updated. The previous wording could have been interpreted as the Transport Agency being required to give 21 days notice before imposing any remedial action (such as training, revisiting the VIRM requirements etc) where an inspecting organisation or vehicle inspector fails to comply with requirements. It is in everyone’s best interests that there is no delay in ordering remedial action. The 21 days notice only applies to suspension (excluding immediate suspension) and revocation. |
| 15 June 2016 | 5 Inspection premises and equipment | RBMs added. WoF and CoF A
CoF B
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| 10 June 2016 | Technical bulletin (CoF) 6: MIchelin X Multiway tyre | New bulletin for clarification. |
| 31 May 2016 | Introduction 5 Inspection premises and equipment | Additional Jevol RBMs added to Table 5.5, 5.6 and 5.7. |
| 12 April 2016 | Technical bulletin (CoF) 2: OEM wheel rim options | Wheel rim options for MAN Truck and Bus added. |
| 19 November 2015 | MC 10-1 Tyres and wheels | A low volume vehicle of class LC which was certified before 1/11/2015 may be fitted with a car tyre if listed on its LVV certification plate. |
| 13 August 2015 | Service brake, parking brake and breakaway brake | Removed ' emergency brake' from title. |
| 3 July 2015 | 14-1 Load anchorages | Removed due to J-hooks being an operational, not a certification issue. |
| 26 June 2015 | Introduction 6 Appointments | 6.1.4 Requirements to retain appointment Added clarity around the new requirements regarding the number of inspections required per year to retain appointment. |
| 3 June 2015 | LPSV 10-1 Tyres and wheels | Under Note 3: Clarified definition of winter tyres. |
| 3 June 2015 | Figure 7-5-5 FS012 Upper seatbelt anchorage request form: Updated to new version. |