Heavy vehicle specialist certification
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- Introduction
- 1 Vehicle Identification
- 2 External projections
- 3 Dimensions
- 4 Structure
- 5 Brakes
- 6 Occupant features
- 7 Vehicle dynamic performance
- 8 Equipment fitting
- 9 Towing connections
- 10 Load retention
- 11 Local manufacture and repair code of practice
- 12 Additional topics
- Technical bulletins
Latest news & updates
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**New technical bulletin - disconnected airbags**
19 October 2016The new technical bulletin Used imported vehicles from Japan – disconnected airbags at WoF inspection comes into effect on Wednesday 19 October 2016 to address in-service inspections of vehicles subject to the worldwide Takata airbag recall. Includes link to pamphlet for customers.
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7 October repair VIRM amendment preview now live
7 October 2016Click to read about the amendment and preview the changes...
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9 August 2016Get the news you want straight to your inbox. Click to find out how...
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CoF news August 2016 out now
2 August 2016Missing seatbelt trim covers | Issuing a CoF without a CoL or TSL | Axle shock absorbers with shock straps | Amended wording on Notification of chassis rating letter | Draft VDAM rule released and open for submissions | Reminders of recent information releases
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WoF news March 2016 out now
24 March 2016Safety alert: Starting an automatic vehicle with no gear selection indicators | Reminder: WoF label stocks | 1 March 2016 VIRM amendment corrections | What to do when there’s two trailers | WoF site applications and updates
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**1 March VIRM amendment corrections – In-service and Entry VIRMs**
11 March 2016Important corrections regarding seatbelts in motorhomes ...
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1 March 2016 VIRM: In-service amendment (affects both WoF and CoF) is now live
1 March 2016The 1 March 2016 amendment is now live. Check out the changes ...
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1 March 2016 VIRM: Entry certification amendment is now live
1 March 2016The 1 March 2016 amendment is now live. Check out the changes ...
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VIRM: Entry certification amendment 1 December 2015 now live
1 December 2015The List of changes and preview package is now available to download...
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In-service VIRM amendment effective 1 November 2015 (affects both WoF and CoF) now live
1 November 2015This amendment is now live. Click the headline to read more.
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WoF news 21 out now
8 July 2015New issue out now. Child restraints | Fading reflectors | Fake LVV plates | Charging for rechecks | Electronic stability control VIRM amendment
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Changes live - electronic stability control VIRM amendments 1 July 2015
1 July 2015These changes are now live and affects VIRM:In-service certification (WoF and CoF), VIRM: Entry certification and VIRM: Entry (new light vehicles). Read more…
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Charging for re-checks within 28 days of a failed inspection
10 June 2015A reminder about WoF re-inspection fees. Click to read more…
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In-service VIRM amendment 1 November 2014 now live (affects both WoF and CoF)
1 November 2014This amendment is now live. Click for details...
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New CoF VI and IO application forms now available
31 October 2014The application forms are now live and can be completed online. Read more…
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VIRM Entry certification amendment 1 November 2014
31 October 2014Click to read more.
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Vehicle certification administration fees - information now available (applies to all certification types)
25 September 2014Read on to find out more about the fees and how they will be applied.
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CoF news 5 out now
22 September 2014This issue has a focus on tow coupling and bolt in tow-eye security.
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Information pack for existing WoF IOs about how the CoF system changes will affect them
12 September 2014We have developed an information pack for WoF inspecting organisations about how the CoF changes resulting from the Vehicle Licensing Reform will affect them.
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In-service VIRM amendment effective 1 July 2014 (affects both WoF and CoF)
1 July 2014This amendment is available for preview now and covers the introduction of the three-year WoFs for new vehicles and variable CoF frequencies. There are also a number of minor technical changes affecting both WoF and CoF.
