End of Series Derogation Applications
This page was last updated on 2nd July 2024What is End of Series Derogation?
This guidance is intended for manufacturers who have vehicles which are not compliant with upcoming legislation and that may be eligible for an End of Series derogation (EoS).
When legislative standards change and new legislation is coming into force, the type approval framework may have provisions to allow manufacturers to apply for a derogation to place on the market, offer for sale, register and/or enter into service certain vehicles that do not comply with the incoming standards.
This is so that manufacturers facing economic or technical difficulties in complying with the incoming standards have extra time to sell off any stocks made to the previous standards.
In the UK, the Department for Transport (DfT) may authorise VCA to manage End of Series derogations.
- Vehicles of categories M, N and O must have been manufactured at least three months before the legislation comes into force.
- Vehicles of categories L and T must have been manufactured before the legislation comes into force and vehicles included in the application must be physically located in the EU at the time of application.
How can I apply for End of Series?
To apply for End of Series, please complete the relevant form and Vehicle Details List and email them to Derogations@vca.gov.uk. You may also need to complete and send an Annex II document; your application cannot be processed without it.
Please note that 2019/2144 (GSR 2) does not apply in Great Britain. It is not necessary for vehicles with GB type approval to adhere to 2019/2144 but it is required in Northern Ireland. There are currently no End of Series derogations confirmed for Great Britain. Please continue to visit this page for any updates.
You can now apply for End of Series derogations in Northern Ireland for GSR 2 subjects required in July 2024. A full list of available subjects can be found on our application form.
When applying for Derogations in Northern Ireland, please state the economic and/or technical reasons for not being able to comply with the implementation deadlines of the new requirements within Part 5 of the Application form instead of supplying the separate Annex II Justification.
Application documents:
Am I eligible to apply?
Applications for EoS may be made by either;
- the manufacturer
- the manufacturer’s representative (as specified in the type approval certificate)
- an importer with an accompanying Letter of Authorisation from either of the above
If you are not a manufacturer and need to dispose of a small number of vehicles, you may consider the following options:
There is no UK national approval for tractors.
How many vehicles can I apply for?
Passenger and Goods Vehicles and their Trailers (M, N, O)
- Vehicles manufactured at least three months before the legislation comes into force.
- CoC dates of eligible vehicles for each piece of legislation are specified in the application form (Part 1).
Motorcycles (L)
- Up to 10% of the number of vehicles of the same type registered in the two preceding years. If applying following the 10% rule you need to attach evidence of registered vehicles from the last two years to your application, or
- Up to 100 vehicles per type per Member State, whichever is higher.
Tractors (T)
- Up to 10% of the number of vehicles of the same type registered in the two preceding years. If applying following the 10% rule you need to attach evidence of registered vehicles from the last two years to your application, or
- Up to 20 vehicles per type per Member State, whichever is higher.
Further information
- If you need further information about End of Series applications please contact the VCA’s Legislation Team at Derogations@vca.gov.uk.
