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The cost of vehicle tax

• The cost of vehicle tax for buses and larger vehicles
• The cost of vehicle tax for large rigid and articulated goods vehicles
• The cost of vehicle tax for other types of vehicles
• Reduced pollution taxation class for drivers of larger vehicles and buses
• Private use of a heavy goods vehicle
• Vehicles exempt from paying vehicle tax
• Additional Information

Calculate the cost of vehicle tax for your vehicle using the tax table links below. The tables contain rates of vehicle tax for all vehicles together with taxation class codes to distinguish them.

Changes to the rates and taxation classes are sometimes made following a budget statement. When this happens, the information provided in the tax tables will be updated as soon as possible. In the meantime, you may need to check with a licence issuing Post Office branch or your nearest Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) local office for the correct rate of vehicle tax.

All rates of vehicle tax shown take effect for vehicle licences taken out from 13 March 2008.

The cost of vehicle tax for light goods vehicles and trade licences

Vehicle taxation classes in the table:

For tax tables please see The cost of vehicle tax for light goods vehicles and trade licences.

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The cost of vehicle tax for buses and larger vehicles

Vehicle taxation classes in the table:

For tax tables please see The cost of vehicle tax for buses and larger vehicles.

The cost of vehicle tax for large rigid and articulated goods vehicles

Vehicle taxation classes in the table:

For tax tables please see The cost of vehicle tax for large rigid and articulated goods vehicles.

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The cost of vehicle tax for other types of vehicles

To view the tax tables for the vehicle taxation classes listed please see Rates of vehicle excise duty (V149).

Reduced pollution taxation class for drivers of larger vehicles and buses

Drivers of larger vehicles and buses can tax their vehicles in one of the reduced pollution classes when they produce a valid reduced pollution certificate. This is a vehicle tax incentive introduced by the Government to help tackle the problem of traffic pollution, which damages the environment and health. For further information please see Environmental vehicle tax for lorries and buses.

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Private use of a heavy goods vehicle

If you use a heavy goods vehicle for private means or for driver training purposes, you can tax your vehicle in the private heavy goods (P/HGV) taxation class. Vehicle tax is charged at a flat rate, irrespective of the weight or wheel plan of the vehicle. To tax your vehicle as P/HGV, you need to apply to a DVLA local office using form V85 together with supporting documentation (see How to tax a lorry, bus and other vehicles without a reminder).

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Vehicles exempt from paying vehicle tax

Certain vehicles are exempt from paying vehicle tax. However, these vehicles must display a vehicle tax disc, which is renewed annually. See Exemptions from paying vehicle tax for commercial vehicles for more information.

Additional Information

The cost of vehicle tax for light goods vehicles and trade licences
Tax tables to calculate the cost of your vehicle tax.

The cost of vehicle tax for buses and larger vehicles
Tax tables to calculate the cost of your vehicle tax.

The cost of vehicle tax for large rigid and articulated goods vehicles
Tax tables to calculate the cost of your vehicle tax.

The cost of vehicle tax for cars and motorcycles
Tax tables to calculate the cost of your vehicle tax. (This opens to an external site)

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