Turbo2

My road tax expires at end of August and I just want to ask if anyone knows what I can expect to pay. Yes, I've looked at the Parkers calculator and VED website, but I'm still not sure where I stand because my Scooby (very early JDM Bugeye WRX) is an import that doesn't seem to fall clearly into any category.

The V5C states in Special Notes "declared manufactured in 2000", which is repeated in Part 10 (new Keeper supplement). I am 99.9% sure that this is correct, since the GDA chassis number is relatively low and would seem to indicate a fourth quarter year 2000 build date. It was then imported in 2003, registered here in August 2003 (as stated on V5C) and given a retrospective "X......" registration plate which reflects the build date.

There is no CO2 emissions data included on the V5C.

For what it's worth the 2007-2008 12 month tax disk was 175 quid.

So who knows what the road tax is going to cost me each year till 2010?

collierm

Depends what your date of registration is on the car, tell us that, it'll be easy to work out.

Turbo2

First registered in UK 01.08.03 on an "X......" reg plate.

DCR59

My new age JDM STi also doesn't have any CO2 emissions data on my V5.
My road tax was £180 last time.
I think it's up only to £190 now.

ex-webby

In theory you will get away with cheaper tax this year of £210 and then it will go up to £415 after March 2009, if it has no CO on the V5.

ex-webby

Ooops sorry the above was for a car during 2003>. If yours is 2000 or prior to March 31st 2001 your tax will be cheaper still.

DCR59

If the car was imported under the older SVA rules = Cheap Road Tax
If the car was imported under the later ESVA rules = High Road Tax.

stevebt

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I have just renewed my tax on a 2003 JDM STI and it was £185 £25 down on last year

Phil555

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Stick your reg in the link below. Should tell you all you need.

DVLA Vehicle Licensing Online | Vehicle Enquiry

ex-webby

Phil555,
Good link!

Terminator X

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£400 a year for me

TX.

gussy

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Well its £210 for me this year

Guv

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I think mines going to be same does make adifference if ur cars on 04 to 05 reg?

Terminator X

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^^ Depends on when it was reg'd in the UK P1sses me off no end as my car is a 54 plate yet UK STis are paying less tax than me despite being newer!

Scoobs reg'd after some date in Mar 2006 get hit very hard.

TX.

Edit - my car was reg'd in UK during Jan 2007.

gussy

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Tx looks like I have been lucky 06 car registered in this country 1.1.06

badgersport

I've did my 07 JDM last month and paid £185

Phil555

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Me too . Its stinks. My car is an 04 and I have to pay top wack cos it was registered in June 07.

Phil555

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How??? Is it an STI? Stick your reg in the link I put up and see what it is.

Phil555

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It's very handy

Lisawrx

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I may be being thick, but could it be because it was taxed last month, before the budget. Probably will pay higher next year, I would think.

Terminator X

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Agree with Phil, shouldn't be possible unless it's for 6 months! Pls tell us how.

TX.

Phil555

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Tax hike happened last year too. So if the car was registered after 26th March 06 then the tax would of been £400 in 2008 and rising again in 2009.

badgersport

The link comes up with licence not due. I don't know how but it was done after the budget (the last day of march) and I walked in to the local post office with just the V5 and said "how much to tax this for the year". I was fully expecting £400 plus but they asked for £185. The car was 1st registered 01/04/2007 as a new vehicle by Prodrive and I am the 2nd owner. It's since been converted to a Group N rally car but that doesnt change the tax rate.

It will probably mean I actually pay more tax because at £185 it will stay taxed all year even when it's sat in the garage not in use. At £400+ it would only be taxed when in use on the public road and cashed in immediately afterwards.

if anybody's interested

Phil555

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Still seems strange how you've managed that one. Good one though. I'm sure it'll be a bit more next year.
The dirty Government are getting us all.

STI_Baly

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I know it's an old thread, but here's an update if it's not already done on another thread....


Japanese Imports NOT affected by New Road Tax
2008-05-26

Hi All,

I've finally gotten some clarity on this subject. The government release below dated March 2008 states that the new Road Tax rates will not effect cars that were manufactured before July 2008. Read the statement below:

New Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Motor Tax System
06/03/08
Mr John Gormley, T.D., Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, today (5 March 07) clarified the position in relation to introduction of the new CO2 based motor tax system. This clarification followed the passing of amendments to the Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2008 at committee stage of the Bill today by the Dail Select Committee on the Environment, Heritage and Local Government.
Minister Gormley stated that all new cars registered from 1 July 2008 will have their motor tax rate based on the CO2 emissions level. The new CO2 based system will not apply to the import of pre 2008 cars.
New cars registered between 1 January 2008 and 30 June 2008 will initially have their motor tax charged on the basis of the existing engine size (c.c.) system. However, a low CO2 emitting new car registered between 1 January 2008 and 30 June 2008 will have its motor tax switched to the lower CO2 based motor tax rate on first renewal of motor tax post 1 July 2008, when the new CO2 based system commences. New cars which are registered in the first 6 months of 2008 whose tax would be more under the new CO2 based system will continue to pay motor tax on the basis of engine size (c.c.).
"I am pleased to introduce this Committee Stage Amendment which will effectively allow new cars with low carbon emissions into the new emissions based motor tax system post 1 July 2008. The purpose of introducing the emissions based system in the first place was to encourage and incentivise as many people as possible to purchase 'greener cars' Today's amendment will ensure that additional car buyers will benefit from the scheme," said the Minister.
ENDS

SOURCE:
News - Department of the Environment, Heritage & Local Government

Rally fan 555

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Paid £185 last month on an 02 JDM WRX.....

Turbo2

From memory I think it turned out at £185 for the car in the original post as well.

psigeek

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That link has never worked for me. Always assumed that's because it was an import.


Your car sounds remarkably similar to mine with its set of circumstances. My bug is also X plate, manufactured late 2000 (actually 24/10/2000)
and brought here in July 2003 and no emissions data. I pay the old scheme for tax of £185 a year, which I believe is because there is no indication from import when it first was registered abroad, they use the manufactured on date to give it the appropriate plate - meaning it falls nicely into the pre-March 2001 CO2 band tax scheme and stays on the 'above or below' 1.6l scheme.

This link will give you the manufactured date SUBARU

Justindorville

Thanks for the update on this issue. With that in mind am I now getting ripped off on my 99 version 6 registered June 2006? I have just had my renewal through and it is £405 for 12 months tax! From reading it I am unsure if this applies to new cars only.

Justin

Justin

TurboAndy

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does any one know If I was to import a MY 05/55 sti jdm, Will I pay top wack RT or not as Imports seam to be abit of a gray area.