The date of first registration will be used to show us the age of your vehicle.
Diesel and petrol vehicles
Diesel and petrol vehicles must be:
- registered on or after 1 September 2019
- licensed up to 9 years of age
From 1 September 2025, diesel and petrol vehicles must be under 6 years of age when granted their first licence.
Zero-emission capable vehicles
Zero-emission capable vehicles must be:
- under 7 years old when given their first licence
- licensed up to 12 years of age
Battery electric and Hydrogen vehicles
Battery electric and Hydrogen vehicles must be:
- under 8 years old when given their first licence
- licensed up to 14 years of age