Diesel and petrol vehicles
The date of first registration will be used to show us the age of your vehicle. Diesel and petrol vehicles must be:
- at least Euro 6 compliant and under 7 years and 6 months old when first licensed
- licensed up to 15 years old
Zero-emission vehicles
Zero-emission capable vehicles must be:
- under 7 years and 6 months old when first licensed
- licensed up to 20 years old
Existing licensed vehicles will continue to be licensed for the periods stated above.
From 2027
As of 1 January 2027, all newly licensed vehicles must be Zero Emission Capable (ZEC). Existing licensed vehicles will continue to be licensed for the periods stated above.