End of Series Derogation Applications
This page was last updated on 13th September 2022What 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.
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 law@vca.gov.uk. You will also need to complete and send the Annex II document from the list below; your application cannot be processed without it.
Please note that the GSR 2 (2019/2144) does not apply in Great Britain and therefore no derogations are necessary for vehicles not approved to the GSR 2, that are to be registered in Great Britain.
For Derogations relating to the below, you will also need to populate the End of Series Justification Annex II – EoS 2021 along with your application form and VIN list:
- Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/543: UN ECE Regulation 79.02
- Regulation (EU) 540/2014 – Article 8
- Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/543: UN ECE Regulation 79.03
- Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/543: UN ECE Regulation 16.07
- Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/543: UN ECE Regulation 58.03
- Regulation (EU) 540/2014: UN ECE Regulation R51.03 (Phase 2)
For applications for derogation relating to Regulation (EU) 2018/1832 amending Regulation (EU) 2017/1151 (Article 15(9)) you will need to populate the Annex II emissions justification along with your application form and VIN list.
When applying for Derogations in Northern Ireland as listed below, 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 a Annex II Justification.
| Topic | Regulation |
| Frontal impact | UN ECE R94-03 |
| Pedestrian safety | UN ECE R127-02 |
| Controls, tell-tales and indicators | UN ECE R121-01 |
| Safety belt anchorages | UN ECE R145-00 |
| Tyres and wheels | UN ECE R141-01 |
| LPG vehicles | UN ECE R67-03 |
| Seat Strength (categories M & N) | UN ECE 17.09 |
| Seat strength – buses | UN ECE R80-04 |
| EMC | UN ECE R10-05 |
| Rear registration plate space | 70/222/CEE repeal |
| Towing hooks | 77/389/CEE*96/64/CE repeal |
| Windscreen defrost / demist | 78/317 repeal |
| Windscreen wiper and washer systems | 78/318*94/68 repeal |
| Mass & Dimensions M1 | 92/21*95/48 repeal |
| Mass & Dimensions N1 | 97/27*2003/19 repeal |
| Lane Departure Warning Systems | UN ECE R130-00 |
| Brake Assist Systems | UN ECE R139-00 |
| Door latches and door retention components | UN ECE R11-04 |
| Tyre installation | UN ECE R142-00 |
| Headlamp cleaners | UN ECE R45-01 |
| Advanced Emergency Braking Systems | UN ECE R131-01 |
| Hydrogen safety | UN ECE R134-00 |
Derogation available to multi-stage manufacturers only for Real Driving Emissions (RDE) NOx Step-2 and On Board Fuel Consumption Monitoring (OBFCM) applicable to vehicles of categories N1 class II (emissions character CH) and N1 class III, N2 (emissions character CI).
Vehicles must be manufactured before 01/10/2021 and derogation volumes limited to 2000 vehicles per manufacturer.
- End of Series Derogation Application Form – Categories M, N & O
- VCA Vehicle Details List
- End of Series Justification – Annex II – Category L
- End of Series Justification – Annex II – Categories M, N & O EoS 2021
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 or 0117 952 4119.
