Tax Exempt in the UK?

[moonshinemadness]

At what age does a car become tax exempt in the UK. Im looking at an M Reg (1974) Vehicle and was wondering if it would be tax exempt, Anyone know? Thanks

 

[Snapster]

It used to be 25 years old, but Labour changed the rules to get more money (surprise surprise!!). Now any car built (as opposed to registered) prior to Jan 1 1973 qualifies to be a Historic car in the eyes of DVLA, and as such qualifies for zero rated road tax.

You do still need to display a tax disc however, really just to prove that when you applied for the disc you had current insurance and MOT, but you will not have to hand over a single penny.

 

[moonshinemadness]

I will have to have a look at the build date fingers crossed its old enough :S

 

[Snapster]

'Friad so! Car costs every year make me cry!