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In the Netherlands a lifetime requirement entered into force since July 1, 1990, in combination with a recall regulation. Both are dealing with automotive emissions. Three parties play a role: the car manufacturer, the owner/operator of the car and the garage. This paper deals with the surveillance program, commisioned to TNO by the Ministery of Environment of the Netherlands. In this program is checked whether the car manufacturer has done his job - delivering cars meeting the lifetime requirement and thus meeting the in use compliance standards. A report is given of the experience so far and an insight to the system.