Inspecting a car is a human job. So the judge sometimes overlooks something. The RDW checks the work of inspectors by means of random checks. What do inspectors encounter most in terms of mistakes by the judge?
Most misses are issues related to the chassis of the car. From tires to suspension and too much rust on vital, load-bearing parts.
Carlo Leurink is a sample inspector at the RDW. What does he encounter?
“As a sample inspector, I visit many different companies to carry out a sample. Then I assess whether the MOT has been performed correctly. In this way, together we ensure that vehicles on the road remain as safe as possible. Sometimes it happens that an inspector has overlooked or incorrectly assessed something, such as too little profile on the tires, rust damage, wear of mechanical parts of the braking system and steering or ball joints. Those things are the most common. I also regularly see damaged tires, broken or torn springs and incorrect adjustment of the low beam.”
Sample inspector Carlo Leurink of the RDW
Unjustified MOT rejection? Report it!
The annual MOT is a major headache for one person, but sometimes fear and trembling for another driver because… extra cost! But did you know that you can contact the RDW if you are unsure whether it is true that your car was rejected during the MOT inspection? Even if you think that your car should never have been approved, you can object or report this to the RDW. Wondering how many people do that… But it is possible. For more information, go to rdw.nl/apk
– Thanks for information from Autoweek.nl