Out of interest I was trying to find out if TR7 drivers will be affected by Gordons little statement today on VED. I found a table, but couldn’t actually find out specifically what VED band classification the TR7 was actually in???? All I had was the price I paid this year for 12 months VED- £185
So what band is that I thought? I couldn’t seem to get the information anywhere or the actual CO2 (gm/m)output of the TR7 that’s supposed to put you in a specific band.
Then I found the answer on the AA site....
Cars registered before 1 March 2001
In many cases the emissions test data is simply not available for cars registered before March 2001, so, the rate of VED can't be linked to CO2 emissions. Yet, there are still discounts to be had for smaller cars. If the engine capacity is 1,549cc or less, you'll pay £120 (up £5 from the 2007/8 rate of £115) compared to £185 (up £5 from the 2007/8 rate of £180) per year if the engine's over 1,549cc.
The March 2008 budget report included the announcement that the rate for smaller engined cars will be frozen at £120 per year for 2009/10. The annual rate for cars registered before March 2001 and with an engine size larger than 1,549cc will increase to £200 for 2009/10.
So it would seem only a £15 increase next year. Proposals have been released for modern cars for 2010-11 but I presume pre 2001 cars remain the same rates?
It can be less of a shock when you're ready for an impact I guess!
