Written Question·Treasury·UIN 109042

Motor Vehicles: Excise Duties

Tabled: 27 January 2026
Answered: 4 February 2026

Question

James McMurdock

Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she plans to review the structure of Vehicle Excise Duty.

Answer

Dan Tomlinson
Vehicle Excise Duty (VED), sometimes known as 'road tax' or 'car tax', is a tax on vehicles used or kept on public roads. Different rates apply to cars, vans, and motorcycles, and the rate for each vehicle is calculated according to a range of factors, su...
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