What Tax Band Is My Car By Reg?

Enter your car's registration number to instantly see the tax bands that apply to it and other important car details by reg. According to your car's CO₂ emissions, registration date, and other factors, this will give you information about its tax band.

What Car Tax Band Is My Car?

Vehicle Excise Duty (VED), which is another name for car tax, is a big expense that all drivers have to prepare for. In addition to being an important part of personal expenses, it also helps pay for keeping the roads in good shape and making them better.

The main thing that determines how much car tax you have to pay is how much CO₂ your car emits. However, a lot of drivers do not know how this system works or which car tax band their vehicle is in, which can be confusing when making budgets or buying a car. Doing a quick car tax check and viewing your car details by reg can help you avoid surprises.

How Can I Check My Car's Tax Band?

To find out what tax band your car is in, you will need to know when it was first registered. In your car's V5C logbook, on page one, under the heading "Date of First Registration," you can find this information. Once you know the registration year, you can use government rules to find the correct car tax band and the related yearly tax cost.

Car Tax Bands Based on Registration Date

Different factors decide your car's tax band based on when it was first registered. The tax is calculated in a different way if the car was registered before or after certain times set by the government, like March 2001 or April 2017.

Car Tax Rates for Vehicles Registered from April 2017

For cars that were registered on or after April 1, 2017, vehicle tax is charged in two steps. The car's CO₂ emission determines its first-year tax rate. After the first year, there is a normal yearly rate that may be different for each vehicle type and if it is subject to any extra fees, like the luxury car bonus.

Initial Tax Payment Based on Vehicle Emissions

When you tax your car for the first time, the amount you pay is based on how much CO2 it emits. According to the "showroom tax," the first-year car tax rate changes based on the type of fuel the vehicle uses. This includes whether it has a gas or diesel engine (including RDE2-compliant diesels), a non-RDE2 diesel or an alternative fuel vehicle like an electric or hybrid.

Here is a list of the first-year vehicle tax rates by the amount of emission (in grammes per kilometre):

The rates listed above only apply for the first year after the car is registered. Once the second year starts, there is a normal flat rate that is based on the type of fuel used, plus any extras that apply, like the fee for expensive cars.

Post-First Year Tax: Additional Charges for High-Value Vehicles

Car Tax Rates for Vehicles Registered from April 2017

The yearly vehicle tax for cars registered on or after April 1, 2017, is based on the type of fuel the car uses after the first year. Here are the rates at the moment:

Also, cars with an original selling price of more than £40,000 will pay an extra £390 annually for five years, starting with the second year of registration. Vehicles with no emissions, like fully electric cars, do not have to pay this extra fee.

Car Tax Rates for Vehicles Registered Between March 2001 and April 2017

The tax on cars registered between March 2001 and April 2017 is based on how much CO₂ they emit into the air. Each car tax band, from A to M, corresponds to a different amount of emissions. The annual car tax rate goes up as CO₂ output goes up. Better for the environment, this method offers lower tax rates to models with lower emissions to encourage people to buy them.

Tax Rates for Alternative Fuel Cars Registered from March 2001

The CO₂ emissions of a car determine its tax band, which ranges from A to M for cars registered on or after the date March 1, 2001. The yearly tax rate goes reduces as the emissions reduce. Here is a full explanation of the current car tax bands and how much they cost: