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Vehicle passport lookup

Every technical detail the RDW knows about a Dutch plate. Instantly.

Adverts leave things out. The official record does not. Vintor reads the full technical passport from the RDW — make, model, year, fuel type, weight, emissions class, dimensions, chassis — and lays it out in one clean view, so you can match it against the listing before you drive an hour to see the car.

Data sourceRDW open data

What you'll see on the result page

The official spec sheet, no gaps filled in by the seller.

  • Identity — make, model variant, year of first registration, colour on record.
  • Technical — fuel type, engine capacity, power output, kerb weight, CO₂ class.
  • Admin — APK status, import status, category, seat count.

What the passport catches before you see the car

A passport check is the cheapest way to confirm the listing matches reality. It surfaces the surprises a seller rarely volunteers: an imported variant with a different spec than the local one, a diesel where the advert said petrol, a weight that changes the road-tax bill, a CO₂ class that affects your insurer quote.

Three practical ways to use it

  • Compare the passport to the advert. Any mismatch is a question for the seller, not a red flag by itself.
  • Check the weight and fuel against the road-tax band before you commit — the running cost is a function of these, not the price.
  • Confirm the exact model variant before you go and see the car. Same badge, different engine is a common source of wasted trips.

What we won't pretend to check

The passport is an official spec record, not a condition report. It tells you what the car was built to be, not what it looks like this morning. That is why we run the APK, mileage, and recall checks alongside it — specs, condition, and risk in one result.

Common questions

Does the passport include the colour?
Yes, as recorded at registration. If the current car has been resprayed, the record may still show the original colour.
Can I use this to estimate road tax?
The passport gives you the weight and fuel type, which are the main inputs. An exact amount depends on the current Dutch rates for your province.
What if the advert does not match the passport?
That is the most useful answer of all. The RDW record is the reference point. Anything the advert claims that is not there is a question worth asking.
Does this check work on imports?
Yes, from the moment the car is registered in the Netherlands. Pre-import details are not in the RDW.

Check the spec before you burn the drive

Same model, same year can still mean a very different car. The passport tells you which one is on the forecourt.

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