Vehicle Tax for Cars and Motorcycles
March 26, 2008
Is your vehicle tax Due? If you own a vehicle and use it on the road then you will need to know the following details. These are the new road tax regulations. The tables below contain the rates of vehicle tax(cars and motorcycles) for the different tax class.
Cars registered before 1 March 2001 (based on engine size)
| Engine size (cc) | 12 months rate | 6 months rate |
|---|---|---|
| Not over 1549 | £120.00 | £66.00 |
| Over 1549 | £185.00 | £101.75 |
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 on the basis of CO2 emissions measured in grams per kilometre (g/km) driven.
Petrol and Diesel Cars
| Band | CO2 emission (g/km) | 12 months rate | 6 months rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to 100 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| B | 101-120 | £35.00 | Not applicable |
| C | 121-150 | £120.00 | £66.00 |
| D | 151-165 | £145.00 | £79.75 |
| E | 166-185 | £170.00 | £93.50 |
| F | Over 185 | £210.00 | £115.50 |
| G | Over 225 – for cars registered on or after 23/03/06 | £400.00 | £220.00 |
Motorcycles
| Engine size (cc) | 12 months rate | 6 months rate |
|---|---|---|
| Not over 150 | £15.00 | Not applicable |
| 151-400 | £33.00 | Not applicable |
| 401-600 | £48.00 | Not applicable |
| Over 600 | £66.00 | £36.30 |
Was this information any help to other? What do you think of the new tax rules?
I hope the new tax regulations give our planet a better chance, ok maybe I am a eco buff.




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