On 1 May 2018, the new rules for the Periodic Technical Inspection (PTI) of your motor vehicle came into effect.* What are the possible consequences for your car?
It's quite strange, actually, that you have to get an inspection every other year – with your older car – regardless of the mileage you drive. The RDW (Netherlands Vehicle Authority) also thought so, and therefore decided that from May 1st, cars that cover more mileage will also have to be inspected more frequently.
Existing rules
Up until now, petrol cars (and hybrid/electric vehicles), regardless of mileage, have only needed an MOT after four years and then had to be tested every two years twice. This means a car only needs an annual inspection after eight years, regardless of the mileage.
Furthermore, cars running on LPG or diesel must undergo their first inspection after three years, and annually thereafter.
160,000 km? Inspected annually!
According to the new rules, cars must undergo an annual inspection after 160,000 km, regardless of age. If you drive a substantial 30,000 km per year, your car will therefore need an annual inspection after five years instead of eight.
‘Abraham’ receives clemency
The classic car scheme is being relaxed. Cars older than fifty years will be exempt from the MOT obligation from 1 May. Currently, only cars built before 1960 are exempt from this obligation. Cars younger than fifty, but older than thirty years, must undergo an inspection every two years. Nothing is changing in this regard.
* At the time of writing, it is not yet certain whether the new rules have come into force on this date. Car hire in the Brunssum regionThis is possible at Adrem, of course the cars are properly inspected!
