RDW-approved APK station

Polestar APK (MOT) in Rotterdam: € 50

APK and servicing for your Polestar: the Polestar 2, Polestar 3 and Polestar 4. The rare Polestar 1 is welcome too. We only carry out a repair after you approve it. Our team speaks English.

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The short answer

At Autobedrijf Willemsbrug, an APK for your Polestar costs € 50. An electric car does not get an emissions test. 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 Polestar 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 Polestar inspected at Autobedrijf Willemsbrug?

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

Polestar grew out of Volvo. The Polestar 2 and 3 use a lot of Volvo technology, which we know well. The Polestar 2 is by far the most common model in the Netherlands. The first cars from 2020 are now due for their second APK, and the Polestar 2s from 2022 for their first.

Do you drive a different make? Read more about the APK for all makes.

APK-keuring van een Polestar in Rotterdam bij Autobedrijf Willemsbrug

Since 1979

Family business in Rotterdam

All models

Polestar 2, 3 and 4

€ 50

Free APK with a major service

Popular Polestar models in the Netherlands

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

Model Number in the Netherlands What we check
Polestar 2 14,901 No emissions test, but extra attention to tyres and brakes.
Polestar 4 2,025 No emissions test, but extra attention to tyres and brakes.
Polestar 3 460 No emissions test, but extra attention to tyres and brakes.
Polestar 1 34 Plug-in hybrid: the emissions test of the petrol engine.

Source: RDW Open Data, registered passenger cars (vans with a grey number plate are not counted), retrieved in October 2026. Is your model not listed? You are still welcome to bring it to us.

What do we check during the APK for your Polestar?

The APK is the same legal inspection for every make: brakes, tyres, steering, suspension, lights, seat belts, emissions and the vehicle identification (VIN and number plate). On a Polestar, there are a few points we look at with extra care, or that you as the owner can keep an eye on:

  • Brakes: these cars mainly use the electric motor to brake, so the brake discs get little use and can rust. During the APK we test how well the brakes work. During a service we clean and check the brakes.
  • Tyres: a Polestar is heavy and accelerates quickly. Because of this, the tyres wear faster than on a petrol car. Check the tread yourself regularly.
  • Volvo technology: the Polestar 2 is built on the same platform as the Volvo XC40 Recharge (now EX40). This means Volvo parts and know-how are easy to get.
  • First APK: an electric or petrol car needs its first APK when it is four years old. After that at six and eight years old, and then every year.
  • Polestar 1: the Polestar 1 is a plug-in hybrid with a petrol engine. That engine does get an emissions test during the APK. The price is the same: € 50.
Uitleesapparatuur bij de APK-keuring van een Polestar
  • APK for all Polestar models
  • RDW-approved APK station
  • Volvo technology
  • Free APK with a major service

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

Book the APK for your Polestar in good time

Servicing your Polestar with us

We service your Polestar according to the manufacturer’s schedule. On an electric car, the main points are the brakes, brake fluid, tyres, suspension, cabin filter and battery cooling. You do not need to go to Polestar for servicing.

  • Following the Polestar schedule: we use your registration number to look up which service your car needs, and we use parts and fluids that suit your car.
  • Manufacturer’s warranty: having your car serviced by an independent garage does not automatically end your manufacturer’s warranty, as long as the work follows the manufacturer’s schedule and uses suitable parts. We record the service in our system and you get an invoice listing all the work. Keep it in a safe place.
  • 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 Polestar, car servicing for all makes and the major service (in Dutch). You can also read more about the APK for a Volvo.

Polestar and the APK

The Polestar 2, 3 and 4 are fully electric. During the APK we inspect the brakes, tyres, suspension, steering, lights, seat belts and registration. The condition of the battery is not inspected during the APK. For an electric car, the APK is the same legal inspection, but without an emissions test.

Our mechanics hold a GMTO certificate (the Dutch qualification for working on high-voltage systems). This means they can work safely on hybrid and electric cars. Read more about servicing hybrid and electric cars (in Dutch).

How much does the APK for your Polestar cost?

Electric or plug-in hybrid (Polestar 1) € 50
Van (grey number plate) € 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 Polestar

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When does my Polestar 2 need its first APK?

Your Polestar 2 needs its first APK when it is four years old. After that it needs one at six and eight years old, and then every year. So a Polestar 2 from 2022 needs its first APK in 2026.

Do I need to go to a Polestar service point for the APK?

No. The APK is a legal inspection that any RDW-approved APK station can carry out. You can also come to us for servicing.

Do you also inspect the Polestar 3 and 4?

Yes. The APK for a Polestar 3 or 4 costs € 50. There is no emissions test, because both are electric. We do pay extra attention to the tyres, brakes and suspension.

How much does an APK for my Polestar cost?

At Autobedrijf Willemsbrug, an APK for a Polestar costs € 50. An electric Polestar does not get an emissions test. 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 Polestar?

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 Polestar 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 Polestar 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.

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