Tax

[Brighty3006]

Good morning all. Thinking of changing my Mitsubishi L200 for a Toyota hilux about 23 plate and want to clarify what the road tax will cost me??. Only for private use .Thanks

 

[Malxwal]

24-25 £335

 

[Brighty3006]

Thanks mate. I was just not sure of the emissions but do you know if that only applies to a brand new one. People talking of £5000 !!

 

[GlennUK]

Thanks mate. I was just not sure of the emissions but do you know if that only applies to a brand new one. People talking of £5000 !!

There's a car tax on new vehicles based on CO2 emissions which can amount to £5490 at its highest upon 1st registration.

Simialry VED increases with CO2 emission values too.

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d1b940a6d78876a3fb0a67/v149-rates-of-vehicle-tax-for-cars-motorcycles-light-goods-vehicles-and-private-light-goods-vehicles-april-2025.pdf

 

[Malxwal]

I wonder if the deals available on new trucks will be offering to cover that tax ? That and the BiK changes must mean less people looking at new trucks.

 

[GlennUK]

I wonder if the deals available on new trucks will be offering to cover that tax ? That and the BiK changes must mean less people looking at new trucks.

Typically the vehicles affected are in the higher value brackets, a similar tax has been introjected based on the value of EV vehicles £45/50k IIRC which makes some EV buyers moan, frankly if one can afford to spend £40-50k on a car then im not entirely sure why it would be a significant burden to pay more tax. I could be wrong but i doubt those considering spending £40-50K on a new car are worried about paying their heating bills. JMHO of course.

 

[Malxwal]

Thanks mate. I was just not sure of the emissions but do you know if that only applies to a brand new one. People talking of £5000 !!

Yes, you'd not have to worry if you're buying a used motor

 

[@theroedeerguy]

Save your money and buy a well maintained privately owned Hilux, at 99k with 11 service stamps she’s just finding her legs…..Christmas deal to be done and no vat!

Sold: Thread 'Toyota Hilux Invincible 2016, 2.4 Auto **£14,750**no vat'

Dec 15, 2025

Toyota Hilux Invincible 2.4 Auto in crimson spark.

Reluctant sale, due to move overseas.

Purchased as an ex demonstrator from SDM Stirling, in September 2017, it has had light use only and is in very good condition.

The chassis has been treated annually with Buzzweld / Lanoguard.

Full service history (11 stamps).

Mot until 31st July 2026.

Currently 98k, last serviced at Western Toyota on 21/10/25 , 96,977 miles and covered by Toyota Relax extended warranty until 20/10/26.

Rear tub factory Line-X coating like new.

Minor age related marks.

Spotless interior.

3D fitted mud mats...

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[Stevie/P]

Doesn’t effect commercial vehicles as in pickup trucks VLD just done mine £345