Zero, £20 and £35/year road tax cars — the best low-VED options in the UK.
Vehicle Excise Duty (road tax) can range from £0 to over £2,000 per year depending on vehicle age, CO₂ output, and price. Understanding how VED is calculated is key to minimising this ongoing cost. This hub covers the cars that attract the lowest rates in the UK — including the many models still benefiting from zero or near-zero VED under pre-2017 rules.
Toyota Yaris Hybrid (pre-2017)
CO₂ around 75g/km — zero road tax under old rules
Volkswagen Polo 1.0 MPI (pre-2017)
Under 100g/km CO₂ on older examples
Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost (pre-2017)
99–104g/km CO₂ on early examples, lowest VED band
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CO₂ emissions below 100g/km for pre-2017 vehicles (zero VED); Electric or plug-in hybrid for post-2017 lowest rates; Avoid cars priced over £40,000 new (premium supplement applies); Check DVLA VED rate before purchasing any used car.
Toyota Yaris Hybrid (pre-2017) is a top pick — CO₂ around 75g/km — zero road tax under old rules.