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Exemptions from paying vehicle tax
Vehicles that are exempt from vehicle tax still need to display a tax disc. A ‘free’ tax disc is issued that will need to be renewed each year.
The vehicles exempt from tax are:
Vehicles used by disabled drivers
If you’re a disabled person, you may not need to pay vehicle tax if you get certain benefits. You may be able to tax your vehicle in the ‘disabled’ tax class.
Mobility scooters, powered wheel chairs and invalid carriages
Used on the road with a maximum speed of eight miles per hour and fitted with a device to limit the speed to four miles per hour on footways will need to be taxed in the disabled tax class.
Old vehicles constructed before 1 January 1973 (historic vehicles)
If your vehicle was constructed before 1 January 1973, you could tax it in the 'historic vehicle' tax class. Further information can be found on leaflet INF34.
Electric vehicles
Vehicles run by electric will need to be taxed in the ‘electric vehicle’ tax class. The electric must come from an external source or an electric storage battery, which is not connected to any source of power when the vehicle is moving.
Mowing machines
A mowing machine will need to be taxed in the 'mowing machine' tax class. The machine must be designed and constructed for the purpose of cutting grass only.
Steam vehicles
All steam-powered vehicles must be taxed in the ‘steam propelled’ tax class.
Agricultural, horticultural and forestry vehicles
Vehicles used solely for the purpose of agriculture, horticulture and forestry are exempt from vehicle tax.
How to tax your vehicle in the exempt tax class
You can change to the exempt tax class at your nearest Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) local office.
Renewing your ‘free’ tax disc
DVLA will send you a V11 reminder to renew your tax each year.
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