[rael]

I'm having a few problems finding the correct rate for road tax for when I import my motorhome. Bringing it in from Germany and it was first registered in 2012.It's a LHD Chausson Flash 03 on a Ford TDCi 2.2. (under 3500kg)

No CO2 emmisions on the COC but its states its a 'Euro 4'.

So far from DVLA I've had the following answers, depending on who I speak to...
1. Euro 4 light goods Tax Class 36 = £140
2. Private or light goods (PLG) over 1549cc = £230
3. Light goods Tax Class 39 = £225

Number 1 is unlikely as it only applies for vehicles registered between 01/03/03 and 31/12/06. That leaves me with options 2 and 3. Given that option 2 is £5 more than 2 I'm tempted to go for that rather than risk getting the application rejected. Any one else had the same issue?

 

[Stanner]

Every sub-3500kg van I've had has been in the 2nd category - currently £230pa.

It is "PLG" but it isn't a "Goods" vehicle so goods vehicle only classes can't apply.

 

[mgdavid]

I agree,it's £230. Now if it were uprated to 3850kg then it would only be £165.

 

[rael]

£230 it is then......

 

[eddieo]

Yes £230

 

[rayc]

I'm having a few problems finding the correct rate for road tax for when I import my motorhome. Bringing it in from Germany and it was first registered in 2012.It's a LHD Chausson Flash 03 on a Ford TDCi 2.2. (under 3500kg)

No CO2 emmisions on the COC but its states its a 'Euro 4'.

So far from DVLA I've had the following answers, depending on who I speak to...
1. Euro 4 light goods Tax Class 36 = £140
2. Private or light goods (PLG) over 1549cc = £230
3. Light goods Tax Class 39 = £225

Number 1 is unlikely as it only applies for vehicles registered between 01/03/03 and 31/12/06. That leaves me with options 2 and 3. Given that option 2 is £5 more than 2 I'm tempted to go for that rather than risk getting the application rejected. Any one else had the same issue?

The starting point is to get the 'body type' registered as 'Motor Caravan'. The VED class will then be TC10 or TC11 depending upon whether the MGW is up to or over 3500kg.
http://www.ukmotorhomes.net/motorhome-road-tax.shtml

 

[eddieo]

Yes £230

That being said, the dvla are known to make mistakes and someone I know with the same van has a right fight on his hands getting it changed to PLG. had bad enough time getting it registered in the first place....but was so relieved, let it slip, now dvla dont want to know