APK inspection
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This obligation for every car owner has existed for a long time and is included in the 1994 Road Traffic Act. The MOT was introduced in our country in 1981 for heavy vehicles. Since 1985, all passenger cars and commercial vehicles must be periodically inspected.
What does APK stand for?
In everyday life, the abbreviation APK is mainly used to indicate the inspection of the car. But what does APK stand for? The abbreviation APK stands for the "General Periodic Check"? It is often not entirely clear to new drivers when a vehicle has undergone a periodic test. When the MOT is required varies from car to car. How often APK inspections are required depends on the year of manufacture of the car. Apart from that, the type of fuel used also plays a major role.
When is the MOT for a new car (petrol)?
A new car that runs on petrol must have its first MOT after 4 years. This is followed by two inspections every two years. And after that, the car must be inspected annually.
When is the MOT for a new car (diesel)?
A new car that runs on diesel must have its first MOT after 3 years. After this, the car must be inspected annually.
How often should MOTs for very old vehicles be carried out?
There are a few exceptions to the MOT. Vehicles of 30 years or older do not have to be inspected as often. We are talking about once every 2 years. Vehicles from before the year do not have to be periodically inspected.
How long in advance of an MOT inspection?
It is understandable if you don't want to wait until the very last moment to have your car tested. Maybe you are afraid that something will come up at the last minute or that you will completely forget. This is understandable. You can get a fine if your car is not inspected (on time). And that is why it is great that you do not have to wait until the last minute. But how long in advance? You can have your vehicle MOT tested as early as 2 months before the expiry date of the MOT. The good thing about this is that the MOT expiry date remains the same. So you do not suddenly have to have the next inspection 2 months earlier because you had the car inspected a little earlier this year. That is ideal!
What does the MOT check for?
The technical inspection examines the car for all kinds of inspection requirements in the field of road safety, environment and registration.
Road safety includes the inspection of, among others:
- brakes,
- shock absorbers,
- tyres,
- steering,
- bodywork,
- Lighting
- wheel suspension.
The environment includes the inspection of, among other things:
- catalyst,
- soot filter and exhaust gas emissions.
Registration includes the inspection of, inter alia:
- mileage,
- Used fuel
- the vehicle identification number
MOT what to bring?
Now you know what the MOT involves and how often it has to be done. Now you may think: "Ok, MOT what to bring? The most important thing you need to bring to the inspection is the car. The only means of identification that is required is the chassis number in combination with the number plate.
MOT Amsterdam
APK station name | Garage address | Telephone number | opening hours | website |
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MOT without appointment | Helicopterstraat 4, 1059 CG Amsterdam | +31207705090 | 08:00 - 18:00 Mon - Fri | |
Gerrie, APK Centre Osdorp | Osdorperweg 518N, 1067 SX Amsterdam | +31206197771 | 08:00 - 17:00 Mon - Fri | |
APK Garage Vlugtlaan | Burgemeester de Vlugtlaan 121A, 1063 BJ Amsterdam | +31203546494 | 09:00 - 18:00 Mon - Fri | |
MOT station TCE autoservice | Kamperfoelieweg 38, 1032 HN Amsterdam | +31206373912 | 07:30 - 18:30 Mon - Fri | |
AMS Car Service Amsterdam | Landbouwstraat 86, 1097 TS Amsterdam | +31203032826 | 09:00 - 18:00 Mon - Fri | |
Garage new west | Keurenplein 13-15, 1069 CD Amsterdam | +31206100356 | 09:00 - 18:00 Mon - Fri | |
MOT garage bolstoen | Bolstoen 6D, 1046 AT Amsterdam | +31206190064 | 09:00 - 18:00 Mon - Fri | |
MOT testing station | Plantage Kerklaan 33, 1018 CV Amsterdam | Unknown | Unknown | |
Auto Service Osdorp | Louis Schottingstraat 2, 1068 KB Amsterdam | +31206671782 | 09:00 - 18:00 Mon - Fri |
MOT Rotterdam
APK station name | Garage address | Telephone number | opening hours | website |
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Solid MOT | Katendrechtse Lagedijk 1, 3081 ZG Rotterdam | +31104848881 | 09:00 - 18:00 Mon - Fri | |
MOT DRIVE-IN spanish polder | Dulderstraat 9, 3044 BD Rotterdam | +31104158210 | 10:00 - 17:00 Mon-Fri | |
MOT ok | Metaalhof 48, 3067 GM Rotterdam | +31882750003 | 08:00 - 17:00 Mon - Fri | |
MOT inspection station SEMT | Hooidrift 137A, 3023 KL Rotterdam | +31104777486 | 09:00 - 18:00 Mon - Fri | |
A.P.K. Inspection Station "Vierhaven" | Hudsonstraat 23-29, 3025 CB Rotterdam | +31104780172 | 09:00 - 19:00 Mon - Fri | |
MOT station MARCUS | Industrieweg 131B, 3044 AS Rotterdam | +31103140978 | 08:00 - 17:00 Mon - Fri | |
Autobedrijf Willemsbrug BV | Boterdiep 11, 3077 AW Rotterdam | +31104790000 | 08:00 - 17:30 Mon - Fri | |
Halil Gul APK Station | Coolsestraat 160, 3014 LN Rotterdam | +31104133719 | 09:00 - 18:00 Mon - Fri | |
Car garage Startfit | Gouderakstraat 53, 3079 DB Rotterdam | +31104824977 | 09:00 - 18:00 Mon - Fri |
MOT The Hague
APK station name | Garage address | Telephone number | opening hours | website |
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Garage de Grote Beer B.V. | Van Gijnstraat 24, 2288 GB Rijswijk | +31703838113 | 09:00 - 17:00 Mon - Fri | |
MOT super service | Radarstraat 185, 2525 LZ The Hague | +31703699681 | 09:00 - 18:00 Mon - Fri | |
MOT Centre The Hague | Zilverstraat 70, 2544 EL The Hague | +31681606328 | 08:00 - 17:00 Mon - Fri | |
Garage business MEBO Cars | Spaarnestraat 11, 2515 VL The Hague | +31703839980 | 09:00 - 17:00 Mon - Fri | |
MOT Haaglanden | Uitenhagestraat 78, 2571 PV The Hague | +31634567894 | 09:00 - 18:00 Mon - Fri | |
MOT testing station | Spionkopstraat 7, 2572 NK The Hague | +31703803268 | 08:00 - 17:00 Mon - Fri | |
BS Automotive - APK service The Hague | Lulofsstraat 100, 2521 AM The Hague | +31703040093 | 08:00 - 17:30 Mon - Fri | |
MOT Waldorp | Waldorpstraat 353, 2521 CJ The Hague | +31624845570 | 09:00 - 18:00 Mon - Fri | |
Jerome's MOT and car service | Laan van Waalhaven 169, 2497 GN The Hague | +31703030009 | 09:00 - 17:00 Mon - Fri |
MOT Utrecht
APK station name | Garage address | Telephone number | opening hours | website |
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MOT station Utrecht | Labradordreef 1, 3565 AN Utrecht | +31614721172 | 09:00 - 18:00 Mon - Fri | |
MOT Centre Utrecht | Tractieweg 210, 3534 AP Utrecht | NB | Saturday only | |
APK Center Overvecht | Mississippidreef 20B, 3565 CG Utrecht | +31306336187 | 09:00 - 17:00 Mon - Fri | |
Attevelt APK | Lange Rozendaal 17, 3511 XL Utrecht | +31654660380 | 09:00 - 17:30 Mon - Fri | |
ACDelco Utrecht | Boteyken 303, 3454 PD Utrecht | +31302764300 | 08:00 - 17:30 Mon - Fri | |
Vakgarage Autowereld Utrecht | Weerdsingel Oostzijde 42, 3514 AD Utrecht | +31303031600 | 07:30 - 17:30 Mon - Fri | |
Car company Utrecht | Weerdsingel Oostzijde 43, 3514 AD Utrecht | +31302717334 | 07:30 - 17:30 Mon - Fri | |
Garage-Goylaan | 't Goylaan 59, 3525 AA Utrecht | +31302619064 | 08:00 - 17:00 Mon - Fri | |
Car company Fix-it all | Eendrachtlaan 242, 3526 LB Utrecht | +31302148488 | 09:00 - 17:00 Mon - Fri |