How to check my car's road tax?

In the UK, it is a legal requirement to have your car taxed if you want to drive it on public roads. The amount of tax you need to pay depends on the engine size and fuel type of your vehicle, as well as other factors such as its emissions. You can check your car's road tax online by visiting the website of the DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency). Here, you will need to enter your vehicle's registration number. Once you have done this, you will be able to see how much road tax is due and when it needs to be paid. You can also renew your car tax online if it is about to expire. Renewing your tax early will ensure that you do not receive a penalty for driving an untaxed vehicle.

How is car tax calculated?

Car tax is based on emissions. Vehicles with low emissions are taxed at a lower rate, while those with higher emissions are taxed at a higher rate. The amount of car tax you pay also depends on the type of vehicle you drive. Cars that are less than 13 years old are taxed according to their carbon dioxide emissions, while cars that are more than 13 years old are taxed according to their engine size. You can pay your car tax online, by phone, or in person at a post office.

How do I tax my car?

You can tax your car by visting the Governments Vehicle Taxing Service. You must either have one of the following in order to tax your car:

• a recent reminder (V11) or ‘last chance’ warning letter from DVLA
• your car's log book (V5C) - it must registered in your name
• the green ‘new keeper’ slip from a log book if you have just purchased the car

If you do not have any of these documents you will need to apply for a new log book (V5C) in order to tax your car.

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