{"id":19938,"date":"2025-11-15T23:23:17","date_gmt":"2025-11-15T21:23:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.faayautogroep.nl\/apk-keuring-gids-2025\/"},"modified":"2025-11-15T23:23:17","modified_gmt":"2025-11-15T21:23:17","slug":"apk-keuring-gids-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.faayautogroep.nl\/en\/apk-inspection-guide-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Complete APK Inspection Guide 2025 | Everything You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"intro-paragraph\"><strong>Every year, millions of Dutch motorists have to have their car inspected for the MOT.<\/strong> But what exactly does an MOT inspection entail? How much does it cost? And what can you do to ensure your car passes inspection right away?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The MOT inspection is a legally required check that ensures road safety. 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