The Government of India has introduced a bold Vehicle Scrapping Policy to phase out old and polluting vehicles from Indian roads. This nationwide policy, launched in 2021 and now fully rolling out in 2025, impacts millions of vehicle owners.
In this blog, we’ll help you understand:
🚗 Who needs to scrap their vehicle
🔍 How to check if your car qualifies as End-of-Life
🛠️ What steps to follow for scrapping or re-registration
✅ How our Car Expiry Calculator helps you check in seconds
🚦 What Is the Vehicle Scrapping Policy?
The Vehicle Scrapping Policy is a government initiative to reduce pollution and promote eco-friendly mobility.
Key highlights:
Private vehicles older than 15 years and commercial vehicles older than 10 years will undergo fitness tests.
If the vehicle fails the test, it will be declared End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) and must be scrapped.
All unfit vehicles are not allowed to be driven, sold, or re-registered.
The scrapping process is linked to VAHAN, and enforcement is done via Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) in many cities.
🔍 How to Know If Your Car Must Be Scrapped
Many vehicle owners are still confused: Do I need to scrap my car? Can I renew it?
Here’s how to find out:
✅ 1. Use Car Expiry Calculator
Just enter your registration date and fuel type into our free tool to instantly check:
Vehicle age
Expiry status
Re-registration eligibility
Scrap suggestion
👉 Check Your Vehicle Expiry Now
✅ 2. Visit VAHAN Portal
Go to parivahan.gov.in
Enter your vehicle number
View expiry and fitness test status
🛠️ What Happens If Your Vehicle Fails the Fitness Test?
If your vehicle is deemed unfit or expired:
🚫 No road use permitted
❌ Cannot be sold or transferred
🧾 Must be scrapped via authorized centers
You will receive a Certificate of Deposit (COD) which can be used to:
Claim incentives (like tax rebate or new vehicle discounts)
Deregister your vehicle from the RTO database
💸 What Are the Scrappage Benefits?
The government offers incentives to encourage responsible scrapping:
💰 4–6% of ex-showroom price as scrap value
🪪 Waiver on registration fees for your next car
🚘 Discount on purchase of a new vehicle (if offered by automaker)
⚠️ Warning: Don’t Ignore Vehicle Expiry
Driving a car that has crossed its expiry date or failed a fitness test can lead to:
₹10,000 fine
Vehicle seizure
Denial of insurance and resale options
📝 Conclusion
The 2025 Scrappage Policy is not just a recommendation—it’s enforcement is real, and consequences are serious.
Don’t wait until your car is banned from roads.
Use our Car Expiry Calculator today to:
✅ Check vehicle age
✅ Know if your car must be scrapped
✅ Get ready for your next ride
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