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Vehicle Taxation from 1 May

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Steve ray:
Well, sadly it looks like the robbin' burglars (sorry government) have finally made up their minds about vehicle taxation. But they don't seem to have shouted about it like they did when they deferred the decision a few months back, even though it's going to be "slipped in" from 1 May this year!

So what are the key pieces of information?

1) Registration date? - was the vehicle registered before 23 March 2006?

2) Emissions? - are the CO2 emissions great than 225g/km?


How will it effect the Road Fund Licence?

If your vehicle emits more than 225g/km of CO2 (all new Landys bar the Freelander2 TD4 fall into this category), then if your vehicle was registered BEFORE 23 MARCH 2006, then your annual RFL will cost you £215 (£235 in 2010).

However, if your vehicle emits more than 225g/km of CO2 and was registered on 23 MARCH 2006 or later, then your annual RFL will be whopping £405 (£435 in 2010).


Wonder when Mr Darling will take to wearing a three-pointed hat like Dick Turpin!

mike142sl:
So they have moved the date to 2006 from 2001 which is a bit better - for me at least. Looks like they are hitting cars due for their first MOT. Still should be for cars registered from new though.

Thrasher:
This is how it has always been :roll: all they have done is deferred the normal hike anyway. Good job mine was registered 9th March ;-) 23rd March 2006 was always the cut off for "supertax". Amusing how I pay £215 for my supercharged RR, but my mate will now have to pay £405 for his - even tho we both ordered at the same time  :shock:

Gordo:
...and the price-hike isn't as steep as it was going to be.

My 2005 Freelander was (is) £210, would have been £300, and now looks like it'll be £235.  :?

My Freelander spends most of its time sitting on the driveway, producing lots of pollution (apparently). If only there was a way to get more tax from less economical vehicles based on the mileage they do - something like a tax on fuel would do it...  :doh:

muddyjames:
so what about light goods vehicles? Any change on there? I bet there is as I bought one at the weekend.  :doh:

Also, I am wanting to sorn 2 vehicles. both over 2litre engines and about 15years old. Is it worth me sorning them on may 2nd or will I not make any money out of the higher price? Will I just get back what I paid but divided by the number of months remaining?

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