RDW-approved APK station

APK (MOT) for vintage and classic cars in Rotterdam: € 50 for petrol

APK and servicing for your vintage or classic car, such as a Triumph, DKW, Auto Union, Rover, Austin, MGB, Saab 96, 99 or 900, Alfa Romeo Spider and many others. We only carry out a repair once you have approved it. Our team speaks English.

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The short answer

At Autobedrijf Willemsbrug, an APK for your vintage or classic car costs € 50 if it runs on petrol. If it runs on diesel or LPG, call us for the price. The price includes VAT, the inspection report and registering the result with the RDW.

If you combine the APK with a major service, the APK is free. You bring your classic car in Monday to Friday between 8.00 and 8.30 am and we call you when it is ready. If a repair is needed, we tell you the cost first.

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Why have your classic car inspected at Autobedrijf Willemsbrug?

We are an independent garage for all makes and an RDW-approved APK station. Our qualified inspectors check your classic car against the legal APK requirements. You know in advance what the inspection costs.

A classic car needs an inspector who knows which requirements apply to its year of manufacture. We have been a family business since 1979 and we know older technology well. We treat your car with care and discuss every repair with you first.

Do you drive a classic MG, Saab, Alfa Romeo, Porsche or Land Rover? Then also read our pages on MG, Saab, Alfa Romeo, Porsche or Land Rover.

APK-keuring van een oldtimer in Rotterdam bij Autobedrijf Willemsbrug

Since 1979

Family business in Rotterdam

All models

Requirements by year of manufacture

€ 50 for petrol

Free APK with a major service

Common classic cars in the Netherlands

These classic makes and models are common in the Netherlands, according to RDW open data. We can do the APK and the servicing on all of them.

Make or model Number in the Netherlands What we check
Triumph 6,218 Rust on the chassis and sills, brake pipes and the exhaust.
Auto Union / DKW 5,900 Two-stroke engine: emissions to the standards of the year of manufacture. Brakes and rust.
Rover 5,753 Rust on the floor and sills, brake pipes and the exhaust.
MGB 4,576 Rust on the floor and sills, brake pipes and the exhaust.
Saab 900, 96 and 99 3,201 Rust on the floor and sills, brake pipes and the exhaust.
Alfa Romeo Spider 3,129 Rust on the floor and sills, brake pipes and the exhaust.
Austin 2,679 Rust on the floor and subframes, brake pipes and the exhaust.
Land Rover Series 1,353 Rust on the chassis, brake pipes and the exhaust.

Source: RDW Open Data, registered passenger cars of all years of manufacture (vans with a grey number plate are not counted), retrieved in October 2026. The figures for Rover and the Alfa Romeo Spider also include younger cars. Is your classic car not listed? You are still welcome to bring it to us.

What do we check during the APK for your classic car?

The APK is a legal inspection that covers the brakes, tyres, steering, suspension, lights, seat belts, emissions and the vehicle identification (VIN and number plate), among other things. For a vintage or classic car, some of the requirements are those of its year of manufacture. There are also a few points we look at with extra care, or that you as the owner can keep an eye on:

  • When an APK is required: according to the ANWB, a car that was first used before 1 January 1960 does not need an APK. A car that is 30 years old or older needs an APK once every two years. If your classic car is less than 30 years old, it needs an APK every year.
  • Requirements by year of manufacture: a classic car is inspected to the requirements that applied in its year of manufacture, for example for emissions, seat belts and lights. A car from a time when seat belts were not compulsory does not fail because it has none.
  • Rust: rust on load-bearing parts, such as the floor, the sills, the chassis and the suspension mountings, is a common reason for older cars to fail. We show you what we find.
  • Brake pipes: old brake pipes can rust on the inside and the outside. We check them carefully at every inspection.
  • LPG: if your classic car runs on LPG, we also inspect the gas system. Call us and we will tell you in advance what the APK costs.
Uitleesapparatuur bij de APK-keuring van een oldtimer
  • APK for vintage and classic cars
  • RDW-approved APK station
  • Requirements by year of manufacture
  • Free APK with a major service

You bring your classic car in and we call you when it is ready

Book the APK for your classic car in good time

Servicing your classic car with us

A classic car needs different care from a modern car, such as oil that suits an older engine, adjusting the ignition, brake maintenance and protection against rust. We tell you the cost in advance.

  • Tailored servicing: we discuss with you what your classic car needs, and we use parts and fluids that suit the age of the car.
  • Service history: we record every service and you get an invoice listing all the work. This way you build up a complete history. That helps when you sell your classic car.
  • Free APK with a major service: if you have the APK done at the same time as a major service, you pay nothing for the inspection.
  • Price in advance: call +31 10 479 00 00 and give us your registration number. We will tell you straight away what the service costs.

Read more about servicing your classic car, car servicing for all makes and the major service (in Dutch).

How much does the APK for your classic car cost?

Petrol € 50
Diesel or LPG call us for the price: +31 10 479 00 00
Petrol van (grey number plate, up to 3,500 kg) € 125. Read more about the APK for a van.
APK with a major service free
Not included repairs, parts and servicing. We discuss these with you first.

All prices include VAT, the inspection report and registering the result with the RDW. You can pay by debit card or cash. You can find your APK expiry date with your registration number in the RDW Kentekencheck.

Frequently asked questions about the APK for your classic car

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Does my classic car still need an APK?

Yes. According to the ANWB, only a car that was first used before 1 January 1960 is exempt from the APK. A car that is 30 years old or older needs an APK once every two years. We can look it up for you with your registration number.

Is my classic car inspected to today’s standards?

No. Not on every point. For emissions, seat belts and lights, among other things, the requirements of the year of manufacture apply. We inspect the condition of the brakes, the tyres and the load-bearing parts on every car.

My classic car has rust. Will it fail?

No. Not every patch of rust leads to a fail. Rust on load-bearing parts, such as the floor, the sills or the chassis, means the car fails. Rust on the outside of the bodywork is usually not a reason to fail. We show you what we find and what the repair costs.

How much does an APK for my classic car cost?

At Autobedrijf Willemsbrug, an APK for a vintage or classic car on petrol costs € 50. If it runs on diesel or LPG, call us for the price. With a major service, the APK is free. All prices include VAT, the inspection report and registering the result with the RDW.

Do I need to wait during the APK for my classic car?

No. You bring your car in Monday to Friday between 8.00 and 8.30 am and we call you when it is ready. The inspection itself usually takes 45 minutes to an hour. On Saturdays we are open for servicing and repairs, but not for the APK.

What happens if my classic car fails the APK?

We call you first. We tell you what the problem is, what the repair costs and whether there are any extra inspection costs. Once you approve, we repair the fault, inspect the car again and register the APK result with the RDW. If your classic car failed the APK somewhere else, we carry out a new APK after the repair at our normal rate.

Where are you based and where do your customers come from?

Our workshop is at Boterdiep 11 in Rotterdam-IJsselmonde, close to Stadion Feijenoord (De Kuip). Our customers come from all over Rotterdam, including Centrum, Kralingen-Crooswijk, Hillegersberg-Schiebroek, Delfshaven and IJsselmonde, and from Barendrecht, Ridderkerk, Schiedam, Capelle aan den IJssel and Delft. You can park for free in front of the garage if there is space.

What our customers say about our service

4.8 / 5 from 235 reviews.

Read what private customers and business owners say about our service and our work.

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