What you can check
- Public vehicle identity fields.
- Registration and first admission context.
- Technical fields where available.
- APK and recall context where available.
RDW vehicle check in the Netherlands
An RDW vehicle check is about Dutch vehicle registration context. KentekenKompas explains public RDW-related data in plain English, but it is not an official RDW website or government service.
RDW context
Dutch terms, plain English
Learn what the Dutch data can show, where the limits are and which Dutch tool helps next.
Public vehicle dataBuying questionsNo official RDW claim
Direct answer
What this page helps you understand
An RDW vehicle check is about Dutch vehicle registration context. KentekenKompas explains public RDW-related data in plain English, but it is not an official RDW website or government service.
What you cannot check
- Official legal decisions from RDW.
- Owner details.
- Complete history from abroad.
- Guaranteed current mechanical condition.
Dutch terms
Dutch vehicle terms explained
These are common words you may see in Dutch adverts, vehicle reports or official sources.
RDW
The Dutch vehicle authority.
OVI
Online vehicle information based on public registration data.
Datum eerste toelating
The date the vehicle was first admitted to traffic.
Buying context
How to use this information
Use public data as preparation, then verify documents, seller answers and physical condition.
Public data is useful, but limited
Public vehicle data is a strong starting point for checking an advert. It does not contain every document, repair, owner, accident or foreign-history detail.
When to go to an official source
Use official RDW channels for legal status, official registration processes, export, import, transfer rules and current government information.
Source context
KentekenKompas explains public vehicle fields in English. For legal registration actions or the latest government rules, use official RDW information.
Checklist
Practical checklist
Short checks to use before you trust an advert or visit a seller.
Steps to take
- Use public data as a starting point.
- Check official RDW pages for legal actions.
- Ask the seller for documents.
- Do not treat missing data as proof.
Next steps
Related tools and English guidance
The English mini-flow stays compact. Some supporting tools are Dutch resources when no English tool exists yet.
English hub
Return to the English guide for Dutch vehicle checks.
Open linkDutch license plate check
Start with the English mini-flow for checking a Dutch plate.
Open linkCar report
Understand what the KentekenKompas vehicle report can and cannot show.
Open linkBuying guide
Follow the compact English buying flow for Dutch used cars.
Open linkDutch page: RDW Open Data
Dutch page about public vehicle data and limits.
Open linkDutch page: vehicle report terms
Dutch explanation of fields in a vehicle report.
Open link
Frequently asked questions
English answers about Dutch vehicle checks and used-car buying.
Is KentekenKompas RDW?
No. KentekenKompas is independent and not an official RDW service.
What does RDW data help with?
It helps you understand registration, technical fields, APK context and public vehicle information.
Can RDW data show full car history?
No. It does not automatically show full maintenance, owner, damage or mileage history.