Tesla Model 3 in the Netherlands: does it fail inspections more than average?
In the Netherlands, 45.6% of 11,071 APK periodic inspections of the Tesla Model 3 in 2024 found a fault that fails the inspection, 5.2 points below 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 | 45.6 | % | 50.8% all cars in the Netherlands | 2024 | 11071 |
| Defects per inspection | 1.14 | per inspection | as recorded | 2024 | 11071 |
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · licences and full notice.
How does the Tesla Model 3 do in each country it is inspected in?
Each row sets the Tesla Model 3 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 | Tesla Model 3 failed, % | Country average, % | Position | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finland | 48.3 | 26.3 | 22.0 points above | 2,154 |
| The Netherlands | 45.6 | 50.8 | 5.2 points below | 11,071 |
| Norway | 32.1 | 33.7 | 1.6 points below | 12,346 |
Source: Traficom (CC BY 4.0); RDW open data (not an RDW endorsement) (CC0); Statens vegvesen (CC BY 4.0), adapted · Window: 2024 · n = 25,571 (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 Tesla Model 3?
The most frequent RDW fault code on the Tesla Model 3 in 2024 is 516, dipped beam incorrectly aimed, recorded 3,014 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 516 | Dipped beam incorrectly aimed | Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld | 3,014 |
| 210 | Tyre pressure not at the correct value | Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde | 2,085 |
| 205 | Tyre tread depth insufficient | Band onvoldoende profiel | 1,699 |
| 203 | Tyre damaged | Band beschadigd | 1,135 |
| 598 | Front fog lamp incorrectly aimed | Mistlicht voor onjuist afgesteld | 800 |
| 391 | Wiper system gives insufficient view | Ruitenwisserinstallatie geeft onvoldoende zicht | 623 |
| 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 | 618 |
| AC4 | Steering or stub-axle ball joint wear of 1.0 mm or less | Stuur- of fuseekogel met slijtage kleiner of gelijk 1,0 mm | 551 |
Source: RDW open data, Geconstateerde Gebreken (CC0; not an RDW endorsement) · Window: 2024 · n = 11,071 (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). Tesla Model 3 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/tesla-model-3/abroad/netherlands/
Original data: RDW open data (not an RDW endorsement). How the matching works: methodology.
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