Dacia Logan in the Netherlands: does it fail inspections more than average?
In the Netherlands, 56.3% of 13,358 APK periodic inspections of the Dacia Logan in 2024 found a fault that fails the inspection, 5.5 points above the 50.8% average for all cars inspected there. Inspection rules differ from the UK MOT, so the comparison is with the Netherlands' own average only.
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Failed the inspection | 56.3 | % | 50.8% all cars in the Netherlands | 2024 | 13358 |
| Defects per inspection | 1.46 | per inspection | as recorded | 2024 | 13358 |
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · licences and full notice.
How does the Dacia Logan do in each country it is inspected in?
Each row sets the Dacia Logan against that country's own average; the rules and the car fleets differ between countries, so rows are not compared with each other directly.
| Country | Dacia Logan failed, % | Country average, % | Position | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finland | 31.4 | 26.3 | 5.1 points above | 1,339 |
| The Netherlands | 56.3 | 50.8 | 5.5 points above | 13,358 |
Source: Traficom (CC BY 4.0); RDW open data (not an RDW endorsement) (CC0), adapted · Window: 2024 · n = 14,697 (inspections) · Method: models matched by make and model name, a Vauxhall as the Opel of the same name; samples below 500 inspections are not published · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV · licences and full notice
Which faults do Dutch inspectors record most on the Dacia Logan?
The most frequent RDW fault code on the Dacia Logan in 2024 is 210, tyre pressure not at the correct value, recorded 2,851 times. APK rules differ from the MOT, so some of these would not fail a UK test. English wording is our translation; RDW's Dutch original is shown alongside.
| Code | Fault (English) | RDW original (Dutch) | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|---|
| 210 | Tyre pressure not at the correct value | Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde | 2,851 |
| 205 | Tyre tread depth insufficient | Band onvoldoende profiel | 2,148 |
| 497 | Number plate lamp not working (properly) or missing | Kentekenplaatverlichting werkt niet (goed) / ontbreekt | 1,500 |
| 516 | Dipped beam incorrectly aimed | Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld | 1,240 |
| AC1 | Tyre(s) with tread depth of 1.6 to 2.5 mm | Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm | 992 |
| 391 | Wiper system gives insufficient view | Ruitenwisserinstallatie geeft onvoldoende zicht | 847 |
| 584 | Side light not working (properly) | Stadslicht werkt niet (goed) | 634 |
| 203 | Tyre damaged | Band beschadigd | 572 |
Source: RDW open data, Geconstateerde Gebreken (CC0; not an RDW endorsement) · Window: 2024 · n = 13,358 (inspections) · Method: fault codes counted per model over periodic APK inspections · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How to cite this page
MOT Risk Index (2026). Dacia Logan periodic inspection results in the Netherlands, 2024 (source: RDW open data (not an RDW endorsement), CC0, adapted; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 30 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/dacia-logan/abroad/netherlands/
Original data: RDW open data (not an RDW endorsement). How the matching works: methodology.
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