Tesla Model S in the Netherlands: does it fail inspections more than average?
In the Netherlands, 48.4% of 3,614 APK periodic inspections of the Tesla Model S in 2024 found a fault that fails the inspection, 2.4 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 | 48.4 | % | 50.8% all cars in the Netherlands | 2024 | 3614 |
| Defects per inspection | 1.13 | per inspection | as recorded | 2024 | 3614 |
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · licences and full notice.
How does the Tesla Model S do in each country it is inspected in?
Each row sets the Tesla Model S 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 S failed, % | Country average, % | Position | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 33.5 | 33.7 | about average | 5,454 |
| Finland | 33.2 | 26.3 | 6.9 points above | 1,583 |
| The Netherlands | 48.4 | 50.8 | 2.4 points below | 3,614 |
Source: Statens vegvesen (CC BY 4.0); Traficom (CC BY 4.0); RDW open data (not an RDW endorsement) (CC0), adapted · Window: 2024 · n = 10,651 (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 S?
The most frequent RDW fault code on the Tesla Model S in 2024 is 210, tyre pressure not at the correct value, recorded 608 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 | 608 |
| 516 | Dipped beam incorrectly aimed | Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld | 592 |
| 205 | Tyre tread depth insufficient | Band onvoldoende profiel | 565 |
| 598 | Front fog lamp incorrectly aimed | Mistlicht voor onjuist afgesteld | 556 |
Source: RDW open data, Geconstateerde Gebreken (CC0; not an RDW endorsement) · Window: 2024 · n = 3,614 (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 S 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-s/abroad/netherlands/
Original data: RDW open data (not an RDW endorsement). How the matching works: methodology.
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