Older Vehicles Face New Taxes — Check Your Car’s Tax Status

Older petrol and diesel drivers are being warned to check their car tax before the next renewal lands.

New Vehicle Excise Duty rates have pushed bills higher for many UK motorists, and some owners of older vehicles may be caught off guard when the amount is no longer what they expected.

The latest changes affect cars registered across different tax systems, including vehicles first registered between March 2001 and April 2017. The exact amount depends on the car’s CO₂ emissions, age, fuel type, and in some cases its original list price.