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Vehicle Age & Scrappage Checker
Find out when your car or commercial vehicle hits the 15-year limit (or 10-year for diesel in Delhi-NCR), how many years are left, and whether a green tax applies. Free, no login.
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Across India, a vehicle’s RC is valid for 15 years, after which it needs a fitness test and re-registration in 5-year blocks (or must be scrapped).
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 15-year rule for vehicles in India?
A vehicle’s registration certificate (RC) is valid for 15 years from registration. After that, private vehicles must pass a fitness test and re-register in 5-year blocks (with a green tax), and commercial vehicles need annual fitness renewals — otherwise the vehicle must be scrapped.
When are diesel vehicles banned in Delhi-NCR?
Under NGT and Supreme Court orders, diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years are de-registered and not allowed to ply in Delhi-NCR.
What is green tax on vehicles?
Green tax is an additional levy charged when you re-register an older vehicle — typically for commercial vehicles above 8 years and private vehicles above 15 years. It is usually 10–25% of the road tax and varies by state.
Do I have to scrap my car after 15 years?
Not automatically outside Delhi-NCR — you can renew registration if the vehicle passes a fitness test, paying the green tax. But if it fails fitness or you choose not to renew, it must be scrapped at a Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility (RVSF), which also earns a certificate of deposit with tax rebates on a new vehicle.
Related: automated RC / fitness verification, RC number-plate decoder.
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