Author: Matt Morton
The existing 13- band VED structure remains in place for 2012/13 with Retail Price Index-linked new rates applicable from April 1, 2012. The key points are:
- Cars with CO2 emissions of up to 100g/Km remain exempt from VED in 2012/13.
- First-year VED rates (Showroom Tax) add up to £555 to the ROTR prices of qualifying cars.
- For cars in Band M, the first-year rate is set at £1,030 in 2012/13.
- In2012/13, the alternative fuel discounted annual VED rate remains at £10 for all qualifying cars.
VED Bands and Rates
VED Band |
CO2 emissions (g/Km) |
2012/13 First year rate (£) |
2012/13 Standard rate (£) |
2012/13 Alternative fuels rate (£) |
A |
Up to 100 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
B |
101-110 |
0 |
20 |
10 |
C |
111-120 |
0 |
30 |
20 |
D |
121-130 |
0 |
100 |
90 |
E |
131-140 |
120 |
120 |
110 |
F |
141-150 |
135 |
135 |
125 |
G |
151-165 |
170 |
170 |
160 |
H |
166-175 |
275 |
195 |
195 |
I |
176-185 |
325 |
215 |
205 |
J |
186-200 |
460 |
250 |
240 |
K* |
201-225 |
600 |
270 |
260 |
L |
226-255 |
815 |
460 |
450 |
M |
Over 256 |
1,030 |
475 |
465 |