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Car Tax I thought it was free??.

Hi this may be a stupid question....

My car tax came through today 6 months is free because it's a low emission car but for 12 months it's £20 ?? Can anyone explain to me why the 12 months is chargeable please???

Thanks
3rd LBM July 2014: Debt [STRIKE]£31,416.68[/STRIKE] Down To: [STRIKE] £23,403.43[/STRIKE] [STRIKE]15th July: £25,709.83[/STRIKE] 26th March: £31,229.68
CC £0 :j WFTC £1660, SLC £6600, Car £18,654, Emergency Fund £1,000 :T

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  • How old is your car? - The first year they charge a different amount to the following years.
  • Trixxibell
    Trixxibell Posts: 699 Forumite
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    Hiya SDI,

    The car is a 63 plate.
    3rd LBM July 2014: Debt [STRIKE]£31,416.68[/STRIKE] Down To: [STRIKE] £23,403.43[/STRIKE] [STRIKE]15th July: £25,709.83[/STRIKE] 26th March: £31,229.68
    CC £0 :j WFTC £1660, SLC £6600, Car £18,654, Emergency Fund £1,000 :T
  • Tixy
    Tixy Posts: 31,455 Forumite
    This table shows the first year rates (£0 for anything under 130 CO2 g/km) and also shows the subsequent years rates.
    https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-tax-rate-tables
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  • Trixxibell
    Trixxibell Posts: 699 Forumite
    Eighth Anniversary Combo Breaker Car Insurance Carver!
    Thanks Tixy,

    First year was free, subsequent years £20 for 12 months 6 month not an option. I can't complain a lot cheaper than my old car.
    3rd LBM July 2014: Debt [STRIKE]£31,416.68[/STRIKE] Down To: [STRIKE] £23,403.43[/STRIKE] [STRIKE]15th July: £25,709.83[/STRIKE] 26th March: £31,229.68
    CC £0 :j WFTC £1660, SLC £6600, Car £18,654, Emergency Fund £1,000 :T
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