Applying for the transitional arrangement for classic vehicles
Do you have a car or motorbike that is less than 40 years old and was built before 1988? If so, you may be eligible for the transitional arrangement for classic vehicles. You will then pay a lower rate of motor vehicle tax. This tax used to be called wegenbelasting (road tax).
Last updated 21 January 2025
Conditions for the transitional arrangement for classic vehicles
Conditions apply to the transitional arrangement:
- Your car or motorbike must be less than 40 years old and built before 1988.
- If you have a passenger car or delivery van, it must have a petrol engine.
- If you have a truck or bus, you are not allowed to use it for business purposes.
- You are not allowed to drive or park on public roads in January, February and December.
More information about the transitional arrangement (in Dutch) can be requested from the Belastingdienst (Tax Administration).
Check if you are entitled to the transitional arrangement
If you want to know if you are entitled to the transitional arrangement, use the tool for the transitional arrangement for classic cars (in Dutch) of the Tax Administration.
Registering for the transitional arrangement for classic cars
You can apply for the transitional arrangement at the Tax Administration. To do so, complete the form Request for special motor vehicle tax rate under transitional arrangement for classic cars (in Dutch).
Laws and regulations (in Dutch)
Wet op de motorrijtuigenbelasting 1994, artikel 84a