Car Tax

[pixie374]

Have had a reminder through... £85.25 for 6 months. And couldnt get through to the gov site, so rang the automated service. Car registration, model etc all checked and correct. On there, it is only £55.25.

I have double-checked all the details several times... but why is it £30 cheaper by phone?

[Maydup]

There is a 16 digit number on your V11 reminder Pixie. I have typed it into the gov website and it says.

Successful application already completed
This vehicle has been taxed or notified as off the road within the last 5 days.

[pixie374]

Ah, thank you very much, maydup x

[Etch]

Registration now showing as taxed until 1 Aug 2022. Very strange.

[ToraToraTora]

pixie, have you got to the bottom of why you were only charged £55.25?

[pixie374]

Thank you all x no idea yet, ttt. I've been taxing cars for 30 years, and never seen something like that before. Maybe get another bill?

[Hopkirk]

They will catch up with you in the end, I'm afraid.

[pixie374]

I'm sure... but I haven't had a choice in the amount to pay. It told me and I just gave card details.

[davebro]

car tax is a right dog's breakfast - similar (same?) cars have widely varying rates based purely on the date they were registered.

[barry1010]

dave, I drive a 12 year old diesel and pay £20 a year. It doesn't make sense