Important Update: Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) Increase from 1 April 2025

From 1 April 2025, the Government is increasing Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) rates for all new vehicle registrations. While this change affects all vehicles, those with higher emissions—such as R derivatives and 3.0-litre V6 diesel models—will see the biggest impact.

For example, from 1 April 2025, the first-year VED for a the Volkswagen Golf R, with its high-performance engine, will see a significant increase. The first-year VED for this model will rise from £1,095 to £2,190 compared to vehicles registered in February or March.

What This Means for You

Order Before April to Avoid Higher VED – If you're considering a new vehicle, registering it before 1 April 2025 could save you a significant amount.
Availability is Limited – March is expected to be a particularly busy month for vehicle registrations, so we encourage you to place your order as soon as possible.
Factory Orders & Delivery Times – If you're ordering a factory-built or pipeline vehicle, be sure to check expected delivery times to ensure registration before the deadline.

For more details on the upcoming changes, you can visit the HMRC website.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss your options, our team is here to help. Contact us today to secure your new vehicle before the VED increase takes effect!

Company Info

Company Information

Reg Office:

Eastern Western Motor Group

8 Westerton Road
East Mains Industrial Estate
Broxburn West Lothian
EH52 5AU

Reg. Company Number: 14833

VAT Reg. No. 269233051

Tax Strategy

Calls may be monitored for quality and training purposes. Eastern Western Motor Group Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for credit broking and insurance distribution activities under reference number 310505 – we are a credit broker not a lender. Registered Office: 8 Westerton Road, East Mains Industrial Estate, Broxburn West Lothian EH52 5AU Registered in Scotland No. 14833 VAT Registration No. 269233051 We work with a number of carefully selected credit providers who may be able to offer you finance for your purchase. We are only able to offer finance products from these providers.