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Vehicle Excise Duty

Cars registered before 1 April 2017

For cars registered between 1 March 2001 and 31 March 2017, the following rates apply.

Band CO₂ emissions 2026/27
Standard rate 		2025/26
Standard rate
g/km £ £
A Up to 100 20 20
B 101-110 20 20
C 111-120 35 35
D 121-130 170 165
E 131-140 200 195
F 141-150 225 215
G 151-165 275 265
H 166-175 325 315
I 176-185 360 345
J 186-200 410 395
K 1 201-225 445 430
L 226-255 760 735
M Over 255 790 760
  1. Band K includes cars that have CO₂ emissions over 225g/km but were registered before 23 March 2006.

Cars and vans registered before 1 March 2001

Engine size 1 2026/27 2025/26
Not over 1549 cc £230 £220
Over 1549 cc £375 £360
  1. From 1 April 2026, cars manufactured before 1986 are exempt from paying VED under the rolling exemption for cars constructed more than 40 years ago.

Light goods vehicles registered from 1 March 2001

Category 2026/27 2025/26
Light goods vehicle 1, 2 £360 £345
Euro 4 light goods vehicle 3 £140 £140
Euro 5 light goods vehicle 4 £140 £140
  1. Registered on or after 1 March 2001 and not exceeding 3,500 kg.
  2. Zero emission vans remain exempt from VED until 1 April 2025 when they will be taxed the same as petrol and diesel vans.
  3. Registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 December 2006 and not exceeding 3,500 kg.
  4. Registered between 1 January 2009 and 31 December 2010 and not exceeding 3,500 kg.