Rejected petition Maintain Vehicle Excise Duty Exemption for vehicles over 40 years old

Reports suggest the UK government is considering scrapping vehicle excise duty exemption for vehicles over 40 years old. This will affect 340000 vehicle owners. The proposed changes will have a major effect on the historic vehicle industry, which generates £2.9 billion in estimated tax revenue.

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Maintain the current VED exemption for vehicles of 40 years or older.

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Why was this petition rejected?

It’s not clear what the petition is asking the UK Government or Parliament to do.

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The Government hasn't announced it will be introducing vehicle tax for classic vehicles.

Chief Secretary to the Treasury, James Murray MP responded to a Written Question on this matter in February 2025:

https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2025-02-04/28704

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Date submitted 10 October 2025
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