RDW-approved APK station

Seat APK (MOT) in Rotterdam: € 50 or € 60

APK and servicing for your Seat, from the Ibiza and Leon to the Arona, Ateca and Tarraco. The Mii, the Leon e-Hybrid and Cupra models are welcome too. 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 Seat costs € 50 for petrol, petrol hybrid and electric, and € 60 for a diesel with a factory-fitted DPF, including the particle counter test. The prices include 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 Seat 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 Seat inspected at Autobedrijf Willemsbrug?

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

A Seat uses Volkswagen Group technology, which we know well. The Ibiza and Leon are common in Rotterdam. On older TSI engines we look out for the timing chain, and on the DSG automatic gearbox for problems with gear changes.

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

APK-keuring van een Seat in Rotterdam bij Autobedrijf Willemsbrug

Since 1979

Family business in Rotterdam

All models

Mii, e-Hybrid and Cupra too

€ 50 or € 60

Free APK with a major service

Popular Seat models in the Netherlands

These are the most common Seat 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
Ibiza 83,284 On the 1.2 TSI up to about 2012: the timing chain. Tyres and dipped headlights are also common reasons for a fail.
Leon 62,424 On the 1.2 and 1.4 TSI up to about 2012: the timing chain. On the e-Hybrid: the emissions test of the petrol engine.
Mii 20,606 Small city car: tyres, brakes and lights.
Arona 17,835 Brakes, tyres, suspension and lights to APK standards.
Ateca 15,817 Brakes, tyres, suspension and lights to APK standards.
Altea 12,961 Older car: rust on load-bearing parts, brake pipes and the exhaust.
Tarraco 6,600 Brakes, tyres, suspension and lights to APK standards.
Arosa 3,773 Older car: rust on load-bearing parts and brake pipes.
Alhambra 2,742 Brakes, tyres, suspension and lights to APK standards.
Toledo 1,973 Older car: rust on load-bearing parts and brake pipes.

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 Seat?

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 Seat, there are a few points we look at with extra care, or that you as the owner can keep an eye on:

  • Chain on the older 1.2 and 1.4 TSI: the 1.2 TSI and 1.4 TSI from about 2007 to 2012 have a timing chain. According to Autohled, it can start to rattle when the chain tensioner is worn, often between 60,000 and 100,000 kilometres. If you hear a rattling noise on a cold start, have it checked. Most newer TSI engines have a timing belt. The 1.8 and 2.0 TSI do have a chain.
  • Seven-speed DSG automatic: many models have a DSG automatic gearbox with two clutches. The seven-speed version (DQ200) had problems with juddering and faults. According to Auto Bild, from late 2013 the manufacturer changed the oil on cars built from 2008 up to and including May 2011 and from October 2012 up to and including April 2013. If the gearbox judders when you pull away, have it checked. Read more about the DSG gearbox (in Dutch).
  • Tyres and lights: according to RDW APK data processed by Autozine, tyres with too little tread and wrongly adjusted dipped headlights or fog lights are common reasons for an Ibiza to fail. Check the tread and the lights yourself beforehand.
  • Plug-in hybrid and electric: on the Leon e-Hybrid, the petrol engine gets an emissions test. The electric Mii does not get an emissions test. These cars mainly use the electric motor to brake, so the brake discs get little use and can rust.
Uitleesapparatuur bij de APK-keuring van een Seat
  • APK for all Seat models
  • RDW-approved APK station
  • e-Hybrid and Cupra too
  • Free APK with a major service

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

Book the APK for your Seat in good time

Servicing your Seat with us

We service your Seat according to the manufacturer’s schedule, with oil that meets the specified VW standard. A Seat shows a message when it is due for a service. You do not need to go to the dealer for servicing.

  • Following the Seat 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 Seat, car servicing for all makes and the major service (in Dutch). Also read about the DSG gearbox (in Dutch). If you drive a Cupra, read more about the major service for a Cupra (in Dutch).

Seat e-Hybrid, Mii electric and Cupra

The Leon e-Hybrid, the electric Mii and Cupra models such as the Formentor e-Hybrid and Born can all come to us for the APK and servicing. A fully electric car does not get an emissions test. On a plug-in hybrid, the petrol engine does get 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 Seat cost?

Petrol, petrol hybrid or electric € 50
Diesel or diesel hybrid with a factory-fitted DPF € 60, including the compulsory particle counter test
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 Seat

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Does my Seat have a timing belt or a chain?

That depends on the engine. The 1.2 TSI and 1.4 TSI from about 2007 to 2012 have a chain. Most later TSI engines have a belt. The 1.8 and 2.0 TSI do have a chain. We can look it up for you with your registration number. If your car has a belt, we will tell you when it needs replacing.

Do you also inspect a Cupra?

Yes. Cupra is part of Seat and uses Volkswagen Group technology. The APK costs € 50 for petrol, petrol hybrid and electric, and € 60 for a diesel with a factory-fitted DPF. You can also have the servicing done with us.

My Seat with a DSG gearbox judders when I pull away. What can I do?

Juddering when you pull away can be caused by old oil or a worn clutch. We first find out what the cause is. Sometimes an oil change helps. We tell you the cost in advance.

How much does an APK for my Seat cost?

At Autobedrijf Willemsbrug, an APK costs € 50 for a petrol Seat, a petrol hybrid or an electric Seat, and € 60 for a diesel with a factory-fitted DPF, including the particle counter 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 Seat?

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 Seat 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 Seat 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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