Proficiency testing "Certification Volkswagen" 2024

Since 2022 DRRR is the official provider of proficiency tests for the qualification program of Volkswagen AG.

In addition to our standard program of more than 500 proficiency tests, we will also offer a large number of proficiency tests for qualification or certification for the Volkswagen AG. Thereby we cover all important materials of automotive testing. Here is an overview of the different test areas:

Plastics
Elastomers (incl. seals and O-rings)
Textiles
Leather
Foam

These proficiency tests can be booked by all interested laboratories:

already certified laboratory at Volkswagen AG
interested laboratory for the qualification process at Volkswagen AG
test laboratory in the automotive sector
supplier with interest in a laboratory comparison

If your certificates are about to expire or you need other interlaboratory comparisons, you can choose from our comprehensive interlaboratory comparison program of more than 30 test standards for TL and PV.

For a complete overview, please use our online store or the overview in the download area.

This is the schedule for the qualification program of Volkswagen AG for the year 2024 - Current note: Some proficiency tests are already starting at short notice

Proficiency tests - starting in January 2024:

PV 1303 Xenon Arc Light Aging
PV 2034 Floating Roller Peel Test
PV 3955 Trim Cover Material - Seam Slippage Resistance
PV 3961 Trim Cover Material - Hook Fastener Test
PV 3987 Micro scratch resistance high gloss

Proficiency tests - starting in March 2024:

TL 1011 Flammability
PV 3952 Scratch resistance

Proficiency tests - starting in April 2024:

PV 3930 Weathering (Humid, Hot) - Florida test
PV 3964 Cream resistance
PV 3966 Stress Whitening Properties (Ball Drop Test)
PV 3974 Mar Resistance of Surfaces
PV 3989 Ball Drop Test
PV 3991 Skin abrasion test
PV 3968 Leather - Soiling Behavior

Proficiency tests - starting in May 2024:

PV 3.3.3 Scratch Resistance of Clear Coats
VW 50195 Automotive Paint Finish - Colorimetric Evaluation
PV 1058 Micro-crack pattern
PV 1063 Micropore Density
PV 1210 Corrosion Test
PV 3305 Ozone Resistance - Permanent Deformation
PV 3307 Plastic and Elastic Deformability
PV 3330 O-Rings - Compression Set
PV 3973 O-Rings - Tensile test
PV 3366 Seals - Wear Characteristics of Flocking
PV 3906 Abrasion Behavior
PV 3908 Wear Resistance
PV 3909 Static and Permanent Elongation
PV 3949 Upholstery Cover Materials - Snag Test

Proficiency tests - starting in September 2024:

PV 1065 Potential Differences and Layer Thicknesses of Nickel
PV 3988 (4.1) Seals - Anti-Friction Coating - Coating thickness

Search your parameters directly in our online store: Here you can find the Onlineshop

We also offer many proficiency tests according to Volkswagen Group standards (TL / PV) which are not part of the qualification program.

TL 1010 (burning behavior)
TL 211 (steam jet test)
PV 1200 (climate change test)
PV 3015 (fogging)
PV 3341 (total carbon)
PV 3900 (odor)
PV 3925 (formaldehyde)
PV 3929 (Kalahari test)