What is the Volkswagen Motability Scheme?
What does the Motability Scheme include? A brand-new car every three years, you lease a car from the Motability Scheme and use it as your own. They also offer an all-inclusive package that provides: Insurance and personal accident cover for up to three drivers from Direct Line. Servicing, maintenance and MOTs. A Motability lease extension allows a Scheme customer to keep their current car beyond the standard term (typically three years for cars, five years for Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (WAVs). Extensions were commonly used when: A replacement vehicle order was delayed due to supply chain issues.
What are the new Motability rules for 2026 cars?
From July 2026, new leases will include a 10,000-mile annual limit, with excess mileage charged at 25p per mile. These changes are outlined in Motability’s official Scheme updates. From 1 July 2026, VAT and Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) will apply to leases on the Motability Scheme. As a result, leasing a vehicle will become more expensive and it will cost significantly more to deliver the Scheme.From July 2026, new leases will include a 10,000-mile annual limit, with excess mileage charged at 25p per mile. These changes are outlined in Motability’s official Scheme updates.From 1 July 2026, VAT and Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) will apply to leases on the Motability Scheme. As a result, leasing a vehicle will become more expensive and it will cost significantly more to deliver the Scheme.
Why are so many cars being removed from Motability?
The decision affects models from #BMW, #MercedesBenz, #Audi, #Lexus and #AlfaRomeo. Motability says the change is part of a wider shift to prioritise vehicles that offer practical value, meet mobility needs and support the government’s goal to increase the use of British-built cars by 2035. Premium car brands, including BMW and Mercedes-Benz, have been removed from the Motability Scheme with immediate effect after a commitment to buy British-built vehicles. From 2035, it wants half of all the vehicles it leases through the scheme to be made in Britain.