Changes are coming to the Motability Scheme in Scotland within weeks that could have a huge impact on motorists using the service.
From September 1, 2026, changes to the Motability Scheme in Scotland will be introduced, concerning customer leases who receive their allowance from Social Security Scotland.
Motability explained that the new changes were being introduced following changes announced by former Chancellor Rachel Reeves in the 2025 Autumn Budget.
She confirmed that reforms to tax breaks available to Motability and other schemes would be introduced in a bid to raise over £1billion over the next five years.
The changes were introduced in England, Northern Ireland and Wales on July 1, but will take effect in Scotland from September 1.
This is being done because the Motability Scheme operates under a separate agreement in Scotland, namely the Accessible Vehicles and Equipment Scheme (AVES).
Anyone who receives their allowance from Social Security Scotland was contacted last month to explain how the national changes would not yet apply to them.
Discussions between the Motability Scheme and the Scottish Government have now concluded, with certain changes now confirmed to be taking effect from Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
Significant changes included in the new lease rules will impact mileage rates, tyre replacements and excess mileage fees for new lease package orders placed on or after September 1, 2026.
Social Security Scotland issues the Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance (SADLA), Adult Disability Payment (ADP), and the Child Disability Payment (CDP).
The changes will not affect existing leases, with Motability acknowledging that the mileage allowance will be “one of the biggest adjustments”.
GB News has compiled the new rule changes for drivers using the Motability Scheme in Scotland from the start of September onwards.
New lease packages for orders placed on or after September 1, 2026
For a three-year lease:
- 30,000 miles
- Up to six tyre replacements, including up to four for damage
- 25p excess mileage fee (including standard rate VAT)
- A £22 VE103 admin fee to take a car abroad to the EU
For a five-year Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) lease:
- 50,000 miles
- Up to 10 tyre replacements, including up to six for damage
- 25p excess mileage fee (including standard rate VAT, unless VAT relief applies to them)
- A £22 VE103 admin fee to take a WAV abroad to the EU
Current lease package for orders placed before September 1, 2026
For a three-year lease:
- 60,000 miles
- Up to eight tyre replacements
- 5p excess mileage fee (plus standard rate VAT)
- No VE103 admin fee to take a car abroad
For a five-year Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) lease:
- 100,000 miles
- Up to 10 tyre replacements
- 5p excess mileage fee (plus standard rate VAT)
- No VE103 admin fee to take a car abroad
