Petitions/Extend the classic car tax exemption to 35 year old vehicles
StatusClosed
Opened9 Sept 2025
Closes9 Mar 2026
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Parliamentary debateNot eligible
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I think the classic car collectors are focusing not only on cars built in the '50s and' 60s but also modern classics of specific heritage such as specialist imports from other countries. These vehicles are routinely on show at classic car events yet many owners pay high rates of vehicle excise duty

I strongly believe that the government should adjust the age restriction from 40 to 35 years old for UK domestic vehicles and have an application process for historic imports to be able to apply for historic tax and Mot exemption. The application could focus on the rarity of the vehicles and if they are used for shows and events. Many owners enjoy displaying their vehicles for the general public which can revenue for vendors, small businesses and events organisations.

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Sir Mark Tami
1Sir Mark Tami MP
Alyn and Deeside
7
Ms Polly Billington
2Ms Polly Billington MP
East Thanet
6
Tony Vaughan
3Tony Vaughan MP
Folkestone and Hythe
6
Mark Garnier
4Mark Garnier MP
Wyre Forest
6
Sojan Joseph
5Sojan Joseph MP
Ashford
5
Peter Lamb
6Peter Lamb MP
Crawley
5
Justin Madders
7Justin Madders MP
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough
5
Alan Strickland
8Alan Strickland MP
Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor
5
Helen Morgan
9Helen Morgan MP
North Shropshire
5
Leigh Ingham
10Leigh Ingham MP
Stafford
5
Extend the classic car tax exemption to 35 year old vehicles — Petitions