Vehicle Taxation (RFL) Changes - 1 May

[Steve_Ray]

Well, sadly it looks like the robbin' b*****s (sorry government) have finally made up their minds about vehicle taxation. But they don't seem to have shouted about it like they did when they deffered the decision a few months back, even though it's going to be "slipped in" from 1 May this year!

So what are the key pieces of information?

1) Registation date? - was the vehicle registered before 23 March 2006?

2) Emmissions? - are the CO2 emissions greater than 225g/km?


How will it effect the Road Fund Licence?

If your vehicle emits more than 225g/km of CO2, then if your vehicle was registered BEFORE 23 MARCH 2006, then your annual RFL will cost you £215 (£235 in 2010).

However, if your vehicle emits more than 225g/km of CO2 and was registered on 23 MARCH 2006 or later, then your annual RFL will be whopping £405 (£435 in 2010).


All Land Rovers bar the new Freelander Td4 fall into this category and just checking the CO2 listings in Autoexpress, I notice the following Nissans do too:

X-trail (2.5 Aventura & Sport models only)

Murano

Pathfinder (all models)

Patrol (all models)










Wonder when Mr Darling will take to wearing a three-pointed hat like Dick Turpin!