An introduction to van road tax

Anyone with a roadworthy vehicle, including a van, must pay road tax, or vehicle excise duty. This is enforced by the DVLA. Without being taxed, your vehicle is at risk of being clamped or towed.

Although known as road tax, it is a tax placed on the vehicle. Any monies collected are not used on the roads.

Van road tax

The rates for van road tax are cheaper than for a car. This makes vans the ideal choice, especially for business startups that are looking to keep their costs down.

Van tax is determined by revenue weight, with most vans categorised as light commercial vehicles. This covers vans with a weight of up to 3,500kg. Owners can check a van’s category by checking their V5C registration document.

Road tax – or vehicle excise duty – is charged at a flat rate for light commercial vehicles, which is currently £335 for 12 months. This will rise to £345 in April 2025 in line with inflation. Tax can be paid monthly, six-monthly, or yearly.

Van tax rates may vary due to the vehicle’s age; however, there are no price bands as there are with cars.

From 2025, electric vans will be taxed at the same rate as other vans.

Pick-up trucks will continue to be classed as light commercial vehicles for the purposes of vehicle excise duty and taxed as such.

The tax status of any vehicle can be checked online via the UK government website.

Buying a used van

Purchasing used vans for sale Worcester or other local areas is quick and easy when visiting a trusted dealer.

Dealerships such as cotswoldvancentre.co.uk/buy/used-vans-for-sale/worcester/ stock a range of used vans in a variety of models, makes, and sizes. They will be able to help you find a van that meets your specific needs and will be able to assist you with any road tax queries you may have.

Vans from trusted dealerships will have been comprehensively checked for quality before sale, making them a safe, reliable, and cost-effective option.