Car tax
Van tax rates for 2026/27
A van is not put through the modern car table. Its date, emissions class and revenue weight decide which light goods row applies.
£360
£140
Checked on 7 September 2026.DVLA, V149 rates of vehicle tax from 1 April 2026 (as of 1 April 2026)
The complete van tax table
| Class | 12 months | 12 months by Direct Debit | 12 monthly instalments | 6 months | 6 months by Direct Debit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private or light goods, not over 1549ccFirst registered before 1 March 2001 and no more than 3,500kg revenue weight | £230 | £230 | £242 | £127 | £121 |
| Private or light goods, over 1549ccFirst registered before 1 March 2001 and no more than 3,500kg revenue weight | £375 | £375 | £394 | £206 | £197 |
| Euro 4 light goods vehicle, tax class 36Registered from 1 March 2003 to 31 December 2006, Euro 4 compliant and no more than 3,500kg | £140 | £140 | £147 | £77 | £74 |
| Euro 5 light goods vehicle, tax class 36Registered from 1 January 2009 to 31 December 2010, Euro 5 compliant and no more than 3,500kg | £140 | £140 | £147 | £77 | £74 |
| Light goods vehicle, tax class 39Registered on or after 1 March 2001, no more than 3,500kg and outside the Euro 4 or Euro 5 concessions | £360 | £360 | £378 | £198 | £189 |
Which row applies
- Start with revenue weight. This table covers private or light goods vehicles no more than 3,500kg.
- A registration before 1 March 2001 uses engine size, with the boundary at 1549cc.
- A later van gets the £140 concession only when both its registration window and Euro standard match a published concession row.
- All other light goods vehicles registered on or after 1 March 2001 use tax class 39 at £360 for 12 months.
Common questions
- How much is van tax in 2026/27?
- A light goods vehicle in tax class 39 is £360 for 12 months. Qualifying early Euro 4 and Euro 5 vans are £140. A van registered before 1 March 2001 uses the two private and light goods engine bands instead.
- Which vans get the £140 rate?
- A van must be Euro 4 compliant and registered from 1 March 2003 to 31 December 2006, or Euro 5 compliant and registered from 1 January 2009 to 31 December 2010. Its revenue weight must not exceed 3,500kg.
- Are electric vans taxed?
- Yes. The current DVLA table expressly includes zero emission vehicles in the light goods, Euro 4 and Euro 5 rows. The rate depends on the tax class recorded for the vehicle.
- Does a van over 3,500kg use this table?
- No. These light goods rates stop at 3,500kg revenue weight. Heavier goods vehicles use the HGV tables, where weight, axles, suspension, emissions status and use can change the amount.