Tests according to Volkswagen factory standards for interior and exterior applications
DEKRA (formerly K-Labor) is your experienced partner for approval tests according to the current specifications of the Volkswagen Group – including Audi, SEAT, Škoda and Porsche. Our laboratories cover the complete spectrum of testing requirements:
- Corrosion tests (e.g. in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9227 / PV 1209 / PV 1210): Salt spray, moisture storage, corrosion cycle test
- Climate change tests: Alternating stresses with temperature and humidity zones (e.g. in accordance with PV 1200 / PV 2005)
- Chemical resistance: Testing against household products, fuels, cosmetics, etc. and resistance to stress cracking in accordance with PV 3983
- UV resistance: rapid weathering according to PV 3929 (xenon test, Florida simulation) and PV 3930 (xenon test, Kalahari simulation)
Surface testing for interior and exterior components:
- Skin abrasion, flock abrasion and scratch resistance
- Light fastness of textiles, plastics and paintwork according to PV1303
- Stone chip test for painted and coated exterior components
Further services:
- Heat storage / cold storage to simulate ageing effects
- Mechanical-technological tests (tension, bending, hardness etc.)
- Burning behavior according to TL1010
- Determination of physical material properties such as density, filler content and thermal behavior – also for multi-component parts
Benefit from our expertise in OEM approvals
Our accredited test centers meet all the requirements of car manufacturers and deliver reliable results for your series production approvals, modification approvals or material approvals.