This luxury car tax.

[3crispies]

Obviously a lot of our motorhomes will be plus £40k when new but does this apply if you are registered as a private HGV ?. Knew it was a thing but gauging tax cost for end of next month in its 2nd year, even on gov car tax status only shows current £160/annum .

Van updated to 3850kg which I thought got us round this but now not so sure.

 

[Bessy765]

We’re 2019, 4500 kgs private tax is £160 per annum

 

[Otter Spotter]

For a short period of time around 12 to 18 months I think, new vans got hammered for road tax, but it was stop going and only those bought during the period still pay it.

 

[The Wino]

For a short period of time around 12 to 18 months I think, new vans git hammered for road tax, but it was stop going and only those bought during the period still pay it.

Which does seem very unfair. I bet dealers don't mention it!

 

[Otter Spotter]

Which does seem very unfair. I bet dealers don't mention it!

Agreed, I think the Industry selling vans and potential purchasers kicked up a stink and the Chancellor knocked it on the head

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[3crispies]

How do the current car tax rules work?​

The rules apply to all cars first registered after 1 April 2017.

• The first-year rate is based on CO2 emissions, broken down into a number of bands.
• For all cars registered from 1 April 2020, the first-year rate is likely to be higher than previous years, as official CO2 measurements have risen due to changes in tests.
• The standard rate kicks in after the first year. From April 2023, you pay £180 for petrol and diesel cars, £170 for hybrids and alternative fuel cars.
• Zero-emission cars (such as electric vehicles) are exempt from car tax until 2025. After 2025, electric car owners will pay both a first year rate, and then the standard rate that owners of petrol and diesel cars currently pay.
• If your car cost more than £40,000 when new, you have to pay an extra £390 (April 2023 rate, see below) a year for five years, on top of the standard rate.
• Zero-emission cars were exempt from the £40,000 rule as of 1 April 2020. But for new electric cars registered after 1 April 2025, owners will need to pay this supplementary rate.
• New rules are not being backdated to older cars; they will continue along the previous tax system.

Below we explain the post-2017 rules in more detail, or you can skip straight to the table of car tax rates.

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How do I check my car's first registration date?​

The rate of car tax you'll pay is based on the date the car was first registered.

This date doesn't alter with subsequent owners. A car bought new and registered on 1 July 2016 then sold to someone else on 1 August 2017, will always have a first registration date of 1 July 2016.

You can find this date in your car's V5C document (proof of ownership document) but the easiest way to check is visit the DVLA's 'get vehicle information' service and enter your registration.

This free service also shows other useful information, such as when the MOT is due to expire and the car's European emission status (eg Euro 6).

Car tax rates for cars first registered after 1 April 2017​

The main rates for cars registered as new after 1 April 2017:

1. The first-year rate is based on the amount of CO2 (carbon dioxide) your car produces.
2. After that, a standard rate applies. Petrol and diesel car owners will pay, from April 2023, £180 a year; it's £170 for alternative-fuel cars such as hybrids. This assumes you pay as a single, 12-month payment; rates are a little higher if you pay in instalments.
3. Owners of cars that cost more than £40,000 have to pay an extra £390 a year in addition to the standard rate, for five years.

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[3crispies]

confusing but doesnt mention motorhomes but on gov.co.uk it does but not if registered as private hgv

Motorhomes​

The rate of vehicle tax is based on the vehicle’s revenue weight (also known as maximum or gross vehicle weight).

Private or light goods (TC11)​

Private or light goods vehicles have a revenue weight of 3,500kg or less.

Engine size (cc)	Single 12 month payment	Single 12 month payment by Direct Debit	Total of 12 monthly instalments by Direct Debit	Single 6 month payment	Single 6 month payment by Direct Debit
Not over 1549	£200	£200	£210	£110	£105
Over 1549	£325	£325	£341.25	£178.75	£170.63

Private heavy goods (TC10)​

Private heavy goods vehicles have a revenue weight that’s over 3,500kg.

Single 12 month payment	Single 12 month payment by Direct Debit	Total of 12 monthly instalments by Direct Debit	Single 6 month payment	Single 6 month payment by Direct Debit
£165	£165	£173.25	£90.75	£86.63

If your motorhome was registered between 1 April 2017 and 11 March 2020​

You’ll pay a different rate of tax if both of the following apply to your motorhome:

• it’s in the M1SP category - check with your dealer if you’re not sure
• its CO2 emissions are included on the ‘type approval certificate’ (this might be called a ‘certificate of conformity’ or ‘individual vehicle approval’)

Previous:Cars and light goods vehicles registered before 1 March 2001

 

[Taran_Las]

The DVLAs vehicle check website also includes details of when the higher rate tax expires for the vehicle. Generally after the 6th year.

 

[Taran_Las]

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[DP+JAY]

For a short period of time around 12 to 18 months I think, new vans got hammered for road tax, but it was stop going and only those bought during the period still pay it.

Yes, & I'm one of them, £570 this time.

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[Otter Spotter]

Yes, & I'm one of them, £570 this time.

Bummer

 

[Pablo19]

Blimey! I'm fortunate then, registered Sept 2020 and my tax was £160.

 

[3crispies]

Ours is registered for higher weight so over 3500kg so not 100% if this applies and have looked on various websites, just trying to budget for when it needs renewing in September.... we had a converted T6 so never been affected before.

 

[3crispies]

Agreed, I think the Industry selling vans and potential purchasers kicked up a stink and the Chancellor knocked it on the head

so did anyone pay previous rates last year as we were unaffected then

 

[Otter Spotter]

N

so did anyone pay previous rates last year as we were unaffected then

Not sure.

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[Speve]

Ours is a 2012 first registration and it’s £165 per year

 

[enark]

I really don’t get this?

my vehicle, Fiat Burstner, registered in June 2019, originally we paid £295, then updated to 3750kgs and now pay £180.

but the Govt website does say MH will pay more if over £40k new, but surely this should be just the base vehicle cost? Maybe it is?

 

[3crispies]

I really don’t get this?

my vehicle, Fiat Burstner, registered in June 2019, originally we paid £295, then updated to 3750kgs and now pay £180.

but the Govt website does say MH will pay more if over £40k new, but surely this should be just the base vehicle cost? Maybe it is?

as I read it original new cost inc extras, but if like us upgraded to private heavy TC10 not 100%. But if you paid what £180 last year then thats hopefully be same this year !