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Dutch APK history: what old defects mean before buying
An old inspection defect is a question to investigate, not a diagnosis of the car today. Use the date and description to decide which documents to inspect next.
By Carfect · Published and checked on 31 October 2026
Three different questions
Keep the current APK expiry date, a historical defect entry and proof of repair separate. A valid expiry date does not answer every maintenance question. The inspection report itself distinguishes repair, rejection and advisory points.
A real record, carefully read
Our launch lookup for Toyota Prius 11NVG6 returned a brake finding dated 6 November 2024 and a wheel-bearing finding dated 6 November 2025. These are examples from the retrieved record, not a claim that either fault exists today. Open the live check to retrieve the current response.
Turn a finding into a document check
For each entry, write down its date and code. Match it to the corresponding inspection report and, where available, a repair invoice. An invoice should identify the work, date and vehicle. If you cannot reconcile them, leave the issue unresolved rather than labelling it repaired.
What an empty result means
No returned defect entries means this query returned no entries. It does not establish accident-free history, complete maintenance or mechanical health. Carfect also distinguishes a failed data request from a successful empty response.
Your next steps
- Record the inspection date and defect code.
- Compare the original APK report with the entry.
- Check supporting repair documents where available.
- Keep unresolved items on your purchase checklist.
Free, without an account. Not a mechanical inspection or a complete damage history.
Sources and limits
Facts are attributed to the sources above. Checklists, explanations and scenarios are Carfect’s own. Records can change; retrieve current data before purchase.