End of series vehicles

What end of series vehicles are and the rules and regulations that apply to them. 

How end of series derogations are granted 

The granting of end of series derogations is at the discretion of each EU member state. For vehicles in category M, N and O, end-of-series derogations are restricted in one of the following ways: 

1. Vehicles for which a valid certificate of conformity was issued on or after the date of manufacture of the vehicle and which remained valid for at least three months after its date of issue. There is no limit on the number of vehicles, provided the certificate of conformity remained valid for at least three months after its date of issue. 
2. The maximum number of vehicles of one or more types that can be derogated is based on the overall percentage of those vehicles that entered into service during the previous years. Should this number be less than 100 vehicles, then a maximum of 100 vehicles may be allowed to enter into service. the certificate of conformity may be issued up until the date before the new legislation applies.

Applying for an end of series derogation 

Applications can only be made by a vehicle distributor or manufacturer. 

To apply for an end of series derogation: 

1. Download the relevant application form below and the accompanying vehicle list spreadsheet. 
2. Complete both the application form and vehicle list spreadsheet in full (incomplete applications will not be processed)  
3. Email both documents to [email protected]. 

Please note that we may seek copies (or originals) of a vehicle’s certificate of conformity (COC). 

Passenger and goods vehicles 

Motorcycles, mopeds, trikes and quadbikes 

Important notice regarding end of series vehicles

Owing to the continued impact COVID-19 is having on the economy, a 12 month extension for end-of-series commercial vehicles (M2, M3 and N) which have derogations that were due to expire in February 2021 is available under certain conditions.

See our  Information Note for further details on this extension.

Upcoming changes

From January 2022

From 1st January 2022, two new requirements apply

• Light duty vehicles of category N1 Class II and N1 Class III are required to be fitted with on-board fuel and/or energy consumption monitors (OBFCM)
• Heavy duty vehicles are required to comply with the Euro VI Step E emission requirements.

The RSA is granting end-of-series derogations to vehicles that meet the requirements in the table below. For heavy duty vehicles, the RSA will request details of the number of vehicles of that type registered in the previous year.

From September 2021

From 1 September 2021, 3 new requirements apply

• UN Regulation No. 16.07
• UN Regulation No. 79.03
• UN Regulation No. 58.03

The RSA will be granting derogations for vehicles subject to conditions outlined in the table below. In addition, vehicles must have a valid certificate of conformity issued on or after the date of manufacture, and that remained valid for at least 3 months before the new requirement applies.

Since 1 January 2021, vehicle manufacturers of passenger cars and some light-duty goods vehicles are required to meet stricter emission standards. In addition, manufacturers are required to fit on-board fuel and/or energy consumption monitoring (OBFCM) devices to these vehicles.

The RSA will be granting derogations for vehicles with emission characters DG and AM that had a valid certificate of conformity issued on or after the date of manufacture, and that remained valid for at least 3 months before the new requirement applies.

Since 1 January 2021, vehicle manufacturers of L category vehicles (two-wheel, three-wheel vehicles and quads) are required to meet stricter emission standards. The RSA has prepared a note that explains these changes. This note is available here. The RSA is granting a derogation for vehicles that don’t comply with Euro 5 emission standards.

Refer to the End of Series application form for the full list of derogations that the RSA will be granting.

Legislation on end of series vehicles 

The legislation for motor vehicles, trailers and for L category vehicles allows member states to grant end-of-series derogations, provided these vehicles meet the criteria set out in the following tables. 

Passenger & goods vehicles (category M, N, O)

Motorcycles, mopeds, trikes, quads (category L) 

Future proposals 

Frequently asked questions

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