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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 1, 2, 3, 4 CO₂ emissions 2024/25
Standard rate
2023/24
Standard rate
g/km £ £
A Up to 100 0 0
B 101-110 20 20
C 111-120 35 35
D 121-130 160 150
E 131-140 190 180
F 141-150 210 200
G 151-165 255 240
H 166-175 305 290
I 176-185 335 320
J 186-200 385 365
5 201-225 415 395
L 226-255 710 675
M Over 255 735 695
  1. From 1 April 2024, cars manufactured before 1984 will be exempt from paying VED under the rolling exemption for cars constructed more than 40 years ago.
  2. An alternative fuel discount of £10 is available for alternatively powered cars, including hybrids.
  3. The rates for alternatively powered cars and other kinds of vehicle can be found at www.gov.uk/vehicle-tax-rate-tables. The rates above only apply to cars that have been type approved in category M1 and registered on the basis of CO₂ emissions measured in grams per kilometre (g/km) driven. These details are shown on the registration certificate (V5C).
  4. Zero emission cars will be subject to VED, at the Band B rate, from 1 April 2025.
  5. 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 2024/25 2023/24
Not over 1549 cc £210 £200
Over 1549 cc £345 £325
  1. From 1 April 2024, cars manufactured before 1984 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 2024/25 2023/24
Light goods vehicle 1, 2 £335 £320
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.