The cost of vehicle tax for cars, motorcycles, light goods vehicles and trade licences vary on the two things :
1) The year your vehicle was registered
2) The Co2 emissions it produces.
The actual Co2 rating detail for your car is on your Vehicle Registration Notification document. If you do not have this to hand and want to check quickly what it is, follow this link and then fill in the details needed to calculate the rating for YOUR specific car
Click Here . Then return to this page. Once you know your car's Co2 rating, calculate the cost of vehicle tax for your vehicle using the tables below.
The tables contain the rates of vehicle tax for the different tax classes, together with tax class (TC) codes to distinguish them. The rates shown apply to tax discs taken out since 22 March 2007.
Cars registered before 1 March 2001 (based on engine size)
| Private/light goods (TC11)Engine size (cc) | 12 months rate | 6 months rate |
|---|---|---|
| Not over 1549 | £34.65 | Three wheeled arches |
| Over 1549 | £180.00 | £99.00 |
Cars registered on or after 1 March 2001 (based on fuel type and CO2 emissions)
Petrol car (TC48) and diesel car (TC49)
| 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 | £115.00 | £63.25 |
| D 151-165 | £140.00 | £77.00 |
| E 166-185 | £165.00 | £90.75 |
| F Over 185 | £205.00 | £112.75 |
| G Over 225– for cars registered on or after 23/03/06 | £300.00 | £165.00 |
Alternative fuel car (TC59)
| Band CO2 emission (g/km) | 12 months rate | 6 months rate |
|---|---|---|
| A Up to 100 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| B 101-120 | £15.00 | Not applicable |
| C 121-150 | £95.00 | £52.25 |
| D 151-165 | £120.00 | £66.00 |
| E 166-185 | £145.00 | £79.75 |
| F Over 185 | £190.00 | £104.50 |
| G Over 225 – for cars registered on or after 23/03/06 | £285.00 | £156.75 |
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