Car Tax explained

[VidalBaboon]

I was under the impression that cars registered up to somewhere around 2006 fell into the older blanket tax banding style of £260 for 12 months. ]
But from what it looks like on the Govt. website, now appears that that has changed again and all cars from 2001 in the K band are dry bummed taxed at £440 per year.

Have I got that right?

[Efbe]

from the dvla site:

Cars registered on or after 1 March 2001 (based on fuel type and CO2 emissions)
The rates shown only apply to cars that have been type approved in category M1 and registered on the basis of CO2 emissions measured in grams per kilometre (g/km) driven. These details are shown on the registration certificate (V5C).

Vehicle tax rates for cars registered on or after 1 March 2001 are split into 13 bands depending on CO2 emissions. The amount you'll pay depends on which band your car is in. The lower a car’s emissions, the lower the vehicle tax payable on it.

Standard rates - The following table contains the rates of vehicle tax for already registered cars.

Petrol car (TC48) and diesel car (TC49)

Band
CO2 emission (g/km)
12 months rate
6 months rate

A
Up to 100
£0.00
Not available

B
101-110
£20.00
Not available

C
111-120
£30.00
Not available

D
121-130
£95.00
£52.25

E
131-140
£115.00
£63.25

F
141-150
£130.00
£71.50

G
151-165
£165.00
£90.75

H
166-175
£190.00
£104.50

I
176-185
£210.00
£115.50

J
186-200
£245.00
£134.75

K*
201-225
£260.00
£143.00

L
226-255
£445.00
£244.75

M
Over 255
£460.00
£253.00

• Band K includes cars that have a CO2 figure over 225g/km but were registered before 23 March 2006

[mnkiboy]

The tax banding came in in 2001, but the £400+ rate only applies to cars post March 2006.

[Fish]

It's 23rd March 2006...one of mine is registered on 25th March 2006 Arse

[VidalBaboon]

Thanks chaps

[Efbe]

VidalBaboon said:

Thanks chaps

oddly enough, now is probably one of the best times to buy a 2005 gas guzzling 4x4 or V8 or similar.

taxes on such cars are only going to rise and these cars are still relatively new (imo).

so it's my excuse to go after something big and daft next!

[VidalBaboon]

Efbe said:

VidalBaboon said:

Thanks chaps

oddly enough, now is probably one of the best times to buy a 2005 gas guzzling 4x4 or V8 or similar.

taxes on such cars are only going to rise and these cars are still relatively new (imo).

so it's my excuse to go after something big and daft next!

Busted!

[Petrol Only]

Efbe said:

oddly enough, now is probably one of the best times to buy a 2005 gas guzzling 4x4 or V8 or similar.

taxes on such cars are only going to rise and these cars are still relatively new (imo).

so it's my excuse to go after something big and daft next!

This is what im thinking.

When in the future am i going to be able to run a 3L petrol that's still fairly new. With such cheap taxes.

So im looking to upgrade I love man maths

[300bhp/ton]

VidalBaboon said:

I was under the impression that cars registered up to somewhere around 2006 fell into the older blanket tax banding style of £260 for 12 months. ]
But from what it looks like on the Govt. website, now appears that that has changed again and all cars from 2001 in the K band are dry bummed taxed at £440 per year.

Have I got that right?

lol, no it changed in 2001... originally. You just missed it

[Fastdruid]

This is why we bought a Jan/2006 RX-8 and then a Dec/2005 MPS.

Although my kit car when it gets finished will win. 4.0L V8, £215 Bwahahahahaha.

[Efbe]

VidalBaboon said:

Busted!

Petrol Only said:

This is what im thinking.

When in the future am i going to be able to run a 3L petrol that's still fairly new. With such cheap taxes.

So im looking to upgrade I love man maths

3.0L, you're not even trying there!

This exact issue is the reason I am pushing for a v8 Grand Cherokee for our next car.