2007-02-23 14:56:42 · 10 answers · asked by Alan K 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Insurance & Registration
No you do not need to tax a vehicle if the car was first registered
25 years ago or more.It is deemed to be a CLASSIC CAR and therefore exempt.
2007-02-23 15:07:28 · answer #1 · answered by claire k 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It's amazing that people still get this wrong!
The owners of all motor vehicles registered after 1st January 1973 MUST pay for road tax in Great Britain, with a few exceptions (disabled drivers, agricultural vehicles, etc).
However, if the vehicle was registered before 01/01/73, you may apply for 'Historic Vehicle' classification. That tax disc is free.
2007-02-23 18:36:31 · answer #2 · answered by Nightworks 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Exemptions from paying vehicle tax.....
"The law requires that vehicle tax should be paid for any vehicle used or kept on a public road in the UK. Certain vehicles are exempt from paying vehicle tax, however, these vehicles still require to be taxed annually and are issued with a 'nil' or free tax disc."
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/OwningAVehicle/TaxationClasses/DG_4022042
"All vehicles except buses and lorries used commercially, that were constructed before 1 January 1973 may tax in the 'historic vehicle' tax class."
2007-02-23 22:03:19 · answer #3 · answered by 86er 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Further to Claire's answer. Another benefit to importing a classic car (over 25 years) to UK is that there is no tax duty.
So do feel free to look for an overseas classic too! The shipping costs are not all that expensive either.
I imported a car from HK to UK and door-to-door shipping was £800.
2007-02-23 17:57:28 · answer #4 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
i think of they are going to ought to study the pre 1973 rule. As we flow forward in time automobiles from the previous due 70's have become historic. they should convey lower back the rolling 25 year rule, or a minimum of make it a rolling 30.
2016-10-16 09:00:19 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As twisted says, but i believe it 1975. I had a 1977 chevy, when it reached 25 years old i contacted dvlc. too bad was thier basic answer, Had to be pre 75
2007-02-23 19:12:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
does a 1989 bmw require road tax or is it free due to age
2016-03-05 22:19:15 · answer #7 · answered by waseem 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
county property tax?
2015-03-06 03:36:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its before 1973 , then its free
2007-02-23 19:55:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
no they are exempt
2007-02-23 22:30:02 · answer #10 · answered by boy boy 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋