🇵🇱 V-TEST Sp. z o.o. PL
Automotive
V-TEST Sp. z o.o. is a laboratory accredited by PCA under number AB 1627 (Warszawa, Poland). Its accreditation scope covers 27 test methods in the following areas: Automotive. Test objects include: Vehicles of categories M and N, Braking systems of category O trailers, Braking systems of vehicles and trailers of categories M2, M3, N, O…, External projections of category N vehicles.
At a glance
- Accreditation number: PCA AB 1627
- Methods in scope: 27
- Types of test objects: 25
- City: Warszawa, Poland
- Accreditation number
- AB 1627
- Accreditation body
- PCA
- Address
- LABORATORIUM BADAŃ POJAZDÓW, ul. Płowiecka 109A, 04-501 Warszawa
- City
- Warszawa, Poland
What this laboratory tests (25)
- Vehicles of categories M and N — 3 methods
- Braking systems of category O trailers — 1 method
- Braking systems of vehicles and trailers of categories M2, M3, N, O, R and S — 1 method
- External projections of category N vehicles — 1 method
- External projections of the vehicle and its accessories in vehicles of categories R and S — 1 method
- Guards and protective devices of vehicles of categories R and S — 1 method
- Identification marking of vehicles of categories N, O — 1 method
- Lateral protection of vehicles of categories - N, O — 1 method
- Lighting and light-signalling devices in vehicles of categories M, N, O, R and S — 1 method
- Load restraint components on vehicles of categories N, O — 1 method
- Masses and dimensions of vehicles of categories - M, N, O — 1 method
- Mechanical coupling components of combinations of vehicles of categories M, N, O — 1 method
- Space for mounting and fixing registration plates in vehicles of categories - M, N, O — 1 method
- Spray-suppression devices of wheels of vehicles of categories N, O — 1 method
- Spray-suppression devices of wheels of vehicles of category R — 1 method
- and 10 more
Certificate information
- Issue date
- 05.09.2025
- Issue no.
- 12
Accreditation scope — test methods (27)
| No. | Test object | Methodology / Parameters | Technique | Reference document | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test methods | |||||
| 1 | Braking systems of vehicles and trailers of categories M2, M3, N, O, R and S | Capacity of pressure reservoirs by pressure measurement after repeated full actuation of the braking system | UN Regulation No. 13, Annex 7, cl. 1.3, part A; Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/68, Annex IV | ||
| 2 | Braking systems of category O trailers | Geometric dimensions of braking system components Range: (0 - 8000) mm | UN Regulation No. 13 Annex 20 cl. 7.2.1. | ||
| 3 | The manufacturer's statutory plate and the vehicle identification number of vehicles of categories M, N, O, R and S | Character height Direct measurement Range: (0 - 150) mm | …Commission Regulation (EU) No 19/2011; Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/208 | …Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/535 | ||
| 4 | Identification marking of vehicles of categories N, O | Dimensions of the marking Direct measurement Range: (0 - 3000) mm | PN-EN 13044-1:2011 PN-EN 13044-2:2011 PN-EN 13044-3:2011 | ||
| 5 | Lighting and light-signalling devices in vehicles of categories M, N, O, R and S | Installation of lighting and light-signalling devices: - measurement of visibility angles - distance measurement Geometric dimensions Range: (0 - 20000) mm Angle Range: (0 - 220)° | No. 48 | …Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/208 | ||
| 6 | Tyres in vehicles of categories M, N, O, R and S | Space around the wheel Fitting feasibility test Geometric dimensions Range: (0 - 3000) mm | …Commission Regulation (EU) No 458/2011, Annex II, cl. 2.3; Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/208 | No. 142 | ||
| 7 | Mechanical coupling components of combinations of vehicles of categories M, N, O | Installation on the vehicle Geometric dimensions Range: (0 - 10000) mm Angle Range: (0 - 220)° Strength of drawbars under design loads (characteristic calculated) | UN Regulation No. 55 Annex 5, 6 cl. 3.6.1 and 7 | ||
| 8 | Space for mounting and fixing registration plates in vehicles of categories - M, N, O | Position: - measurement of visibility angles - distance measurement Geometric dimensions: Range: (0 - 5000) mm Angle Range: (0 - 220)° | …Commission Regulation (EU) No 1003/2010; Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/535 | ||
| 9 | Wheel guards of vehicles of category M | Design parameters - position and dimensions Geometric dimensions Range: (0 - 2000) mm Angle Range: (0 - 220)° | …Commission Regulation (EU) No 1009/2010; Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/535 | ||
| 10 | Lateral protection of vehicles of categories - N, O | Design parameters - position and dimensions - deflection of the protective device under force Geometric dimensions Range: (0 - 5000) mm | UN Regulation No. 73 | ||
| 11 | Vehicles of categories M, N, O Rear underrun protective devices and their installation | Design parameters of rear protective devices - position and dimensions - deflection of the protective device under force Geometric dimensions Range: (0 - 3000) mm | UN Regulation No. 58 | ||
| 12 | Spray-suppression devices of wheels of vehicles of categories N, O | Design parameters - position and dimensions - deflection of guards under force Geometric dimensions: Range: (0 - 3000) mm | …Commission Regulation (EU) No 109/2011; Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/535 | ||
| 13 | Spray-suppression devices of wheels of vehicles of category R | Design parameters - position and dimensions Geometric dimensions: Range: (0 - 3000) mm | …Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/208 | ||
| 14 | Masses and dimensions of vehicles of categories - M, N, O | Vehicle masses and their distribution on axles: - unladen mass - masses per axle Linear dimensions: - overall dimensions of the vehicle Geometric dimensions: Range: (0 - 20000) mm Mass Range: (40 - 6000) kg per wheel | …Commission Regulation (EU) No 1230/2012; Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/535 | ||
| 15 | Vehicle partitions (bulkheads), load securing points on vehicles of categories M, N, O | Geometric dimensions Range: Linear dimensions: (0 - 5000) mm Angle: (0 - 180)º Method: Direct measurement Deformation under static load Displacement: (0 - 1500) mm Method: Bench test | ISO 27956:2009 PN-EN 12640:2020-05 DIN 75410-1:2003-07 PN-EN 12195-1:2011 | ||
| 16 | Load restraint components on vehicles of categories N, O | Resistance to loads: - static, by the air bag method - dynamic, by the road test method Range: Pressure: (0 - 250) mbar Geometric dimensions: (0 - 5000) mm Deceleration: (0 - 2) g | PN-EN 12642:2017-01 VDI 2700:2004-11 PN-EN 29367-1:2000 PN-EN 29367-2:2000 PN-EN 283:1999 | ||
| 17 | External projections of category N vehicles | Size of external projections Direct measurement method and method of templates and special equipment | UN Regulation No. 61 procedure PS-10 (issue 1 of 25.02.2022) | ||
| 18 | External projections of the vehicle and its accessories in vehicles of categories R and S | Geometric dimensions: Range: (0 - 3000) mm | …Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/208 | ||
| 19 | Guards and protective devices of vehicles of categories R and S | Geometric dimensions: Range: (0 - 5000) mm | …Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1322/2014 | ||
| 20 | Vehicles of categories M and N | Distance of the head restraint from the seat Range: Linear dimension: (0 - 100) mm Method: Direct measurement | UN Regulation No. 17, cl. 5.8 procedure PS-01 (issue 1.1 of 28.05.2021) | ||
| 21 | Vehicles of categories M and N | Distance of the mirror from the ground Range: Linear dimension: (0 - 3000) mm Method: Direct measurement | UN Regulation No. 46, cl. 15.2.2.7 procedure PS-02 (issue 2.1 of 28.05.2021) | ||
| 22 | Vehicles of categories M and N | Access to the passenger compartment door Range: Linear dimension: (0 - 1000) mm Method: Direct measurement | Commission Regulation (EU) No 130/2012, Annex II, part 2 procedure PS-06 (issue 1 of 12.08.2019) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/535, Annex X | ||
| 23 | Steering systems, category O vehicles | Working pressure and operating pressure of the safety valve Range: Pressure: (0 - 400) bar Method: Direct measurement. Steerability and manoeuvrability: - circular driving - tangential exit from circular driving | UN Regulation No. 79, cl. 6.3, Annex 5, cl. 2 | ||
| 24 | Vehicles of categories N and O | Distance of exhaust system components from the fuel tank Range: Linear dimension: (0 - 300) mm Method: Direct measurement | UN Regulation No. 105, cl. 5.1.2.5 procedure PS-05 (issue 1.1 of 28.05.2021) | ||
| 25 | Vehicles of categories M, N and O | Glazing installation - location Range: Linear dimension: (0 - 10000) mm | Procedure PS-11 (issue 1 of 30.04.2020) | ||
| 26 | Tank vehicles of categories N and O | Lateral stability - vehicle mass up to 55 tonnes - tilt angle up to 45 ̊ Bench tests | UN Regulation No. 111, cl. 5.3.1.1, Annex 3 procedure PS-07 (issue 2.2 of 02.03.2022) | ||
| 27 | Vehicles of categories O3, O4 | Installation of the tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS): - geometric dimensions Range: (0 - 5000) mm | UN Regulation No. 141, 01 series of amendments, supplement 2, Annex 8; Procedure PS-24 (issue 1.0 of 26.04.2023) | ||
Reference standards (28)
ISO 27956:2009 PN-EN 12640:2020-05 DIN 75410-1:2003-07 PN-EN 12195-1:2011
PN-EN 12642:2017-01 VDI 2700:2004-11 PN-EN 29367-1:2000 PN-EN 29367-2:2000 PN-EN 283:1999
PN-EN 13044-1:2011 PN-EN 13044-2:2011 PN-EN 13044-3:2011
Procedure PS-11 (issue 1 of 30.04.2020)
UN Regulation No. 105, cl. 5.1.2.5 procedure PS-05 (issue 1.1 of 28.05.2021)
UN Regulation No. 111, cl. 5.3.1.1, Annex 3 procedure PS-07 (issue 2.2 of 02.03.2022)
UN Regulation No. 13 Annex 20 cl. 7.2.1.
UN Regulation No. 13, Annex 7, cl. 1.3, part A; Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/68, Annex IV
UN Regulation No. 141, 01 series of amendments, supplement 2, Annex 8; Procedure PS-24 (issue 1.0 of 26.04.2023)
UN Regulation No. 17, cl. 5.8 procedure PS-01 (issue 1.1 of 28.05.2021)
UN Regulation No. 46, cl. 15.2.2.7 procedure PS-02 (issue 2.1 of 28.05.2021)
UN Regulation No. 55 Annex 5, 6 cl. 3.6.1 and 7
UN Regulation No. 58
UN Regulation No. 61 procedure PS-10 (issue 1 of 25.02.2022)
UN Regulation No. 73
UN Regulation No. 79, cl. 6.3, Annex 5, cl. 2
Commission Regulation (EU) No 130/2012, Annex II, part 2 procedure PS-06 (issue 1 of 12.08.2019) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/535, Annex X
…Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1322/2014
…Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/208
…Commission Regulation (EU) No 1003/2010; Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/535
…Commission Regulation (EU) No 1009/2010; Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/535
…Commission Regulation (EU) No 109/2011; Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/535
…Commission Regulation (EU) No 1230/2012; Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/535
…Commission Regulation (EU) No 19/2011; Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/208
…Commission Regulation (EU) No 458/2011, Annex II, cl. 2.3; Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/208
…Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/535
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