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Dacia Sandero road tax (2026/27)

How much is Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) on a Dacia Sandero? 75% of the 4 in stock pay the flat £200/yr standard rate.

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How much is road tax on a Dacia Sandero?

Most used Dacia Sandero in stock pay the flat standard rate of £200 a year — 75% were first registered on or after 1 April 2017, when road tax became a single annual rate regardless of CO₂. Figures are for the 2026/27 UK tax year.

Standard rate
£200/yr
Most common
£200/yr (75%)
From April 2017
75% of stock
Median CO₂
117 g/km

There are currently 4 used Dacia Sandero models available on Motoring Today, spanning model years 2014 to 2019. For any used car in the UK, the annual Vehicle Excise Duty (VED), commonly known as road tax, is determined primarily by its initial registration date and its CO2 emissions or fuel type. As a UK used-car buyer, understanding this system is crucial because the VED cost for two identical cars can differ significantly if their first registration dates fall into different tax regimes. Cars registered before April 2017 are taxed based on their CO2 emissions banding, with higher emissions generally leading to higher VED. For Dacia Sandero models first registered from April 2017 onwards, a different system applies: there's usually a first-year rate based on CO2, followed by a flat standard rate for subsequent years. An additional surcharge is applied to cars that had a list price over £40,000 when new, for five years from the second year of registration – though this is less likely to affect a Dacia Sandero. Fully electric cars have historically been exempt from VED, but this exemption is scheduled to change. Because the exact VED amount depends on the individual car's specific details, including its precise first registration date and recorded CO2 emissions, we cannot provide a universal figure here. Every listing on Motoring Today provides comprehensive details for the specific car, including its full MOT history, ULEZ status, and a representative FCA-style finance quote, subject to status. We recommend checking the VED information presented in the details for any Dacia Sandero you are considering to understand its specific annual tax cost.

Standard rate (year 2+)
£200/yr

Cars registered from 1 Apr 2017 (2026/27)

Most common in stock
£200/yr

75% of Dacia Sandero

Expensive-car supplement
+£440/yr

If over £40k new · years 2–6

How Dacia Sandero road tax is worked out

First-year rate by CO₂ (cars registered from 1 April 2026)
CO₂Petrol / EV / RDE2 dieselNon-RDE2 diesel
0 g/km£10£10
1–50 g/km£115£135
51–75 g/km£135£280
76–90 g/km£280£365
91–100 g/km£365£405
101–110 g/km£405£455
111–130 g/km£455£560
131–150 g/km£560£1,410
151–170 g/km£1,410£2,270
171–190 g/km£2,270£3,420
191–225 g/km£3,420£4,850
226–255 g/km£4,850£5,690
Over 255 g/km£5,690£5,690

After the first year

2026/27
  • £200/yr standard rate — every car registered on or after 1 April 2017, petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric.
  • +£440/yr expensive-car supplement in years 2–6 if the list price was over £40,000 new (£50,000 for electric cars registered from April 2025).
  • Electric cars pay £10 in the first year, then the £200 standard rate — the zero-emission exemption ended on 1 April 2025.
  • Cars registered 2001–2017 stay on the CO₂ band system (bands A–M), from £20 to £790 a year.

Rates shown are for the 2026/27 UK tax year (source: DVLA / GOV.UK). Check the exact figure for a specific car by its registration on the GOV.UK vehicle-tax service.

Dacia Sandero in stock now — from £2,679

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Band B · £20/yr
£65/mo
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£200/yr
£121/mo
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£200/yr
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2019 Essential Sce

PetrolManual49,402 mi2019
£200/yr
£124/mo
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Trim-by-trim specifications & road tax

Trim-level specifications for the Dacia Sandero (Diesel, Petrol, Petrol/LPG), across 96 recorded variants.

Performance
66–108 bhp
Power
9.7s
0–60 mph (fastest)
114 mph
Top speed
898–1,461 cc
Engine
Economy & running costs
39.7–80 mpg
Fuel economy
90–141 g/km
CO₂
£190
Road tax (VED)
2–17 of 50
Insurance group
Dimensions & practicality
4,088 mm
Length
1,994 mm
Width
1,519 mm
Height
2,589 mm
Wheelbase
1,057 kg
Weight
5
Seats
5
Doors
Euro NCAP safety
2-star · tested 2021
42%
Safety assist

The Dacia Sandero Stepway was tested by Euro NCAP in 2021 and was awarded a 2 star overall rating. This overall rating is calculated from the following individual ratings:

Manual · Automatic 5 seats New from £5,865
TrimFuelPowerMPGCO₂Ins.
1.0 TCe 110 Extreme 5drManualPetrol108 bhp51.4 mpg12517
1.0 TCe Bi-Fuel Extreme 5drManualPetrol/LPG98 bhp—11414
1.0 TCe Extreme 5drManualPetrol89 bhp39.8 mpg12714
1.0 Tce Expression 5drManualPetrol89 bhp53.3 mpg11914
1.0 Tce Expression 5dr CVTAutomaticPetrol89 bhp49.6 mpg12911
1.0 TCe Expression 5dr CVTAutomaticPetrol89 bhp45.6 mpg13910
1.0 TCe Bi-Fuel Essential 5drManualPetrol/LPG98 bhp—12311
1.0 TCe Bi-Fuel Essential 5drManualPetrol/LPG98 bhp—13010
1.0 SCe Comfort 5drManualPetrol66 bhp39.7 - 53.3 mpg120—
Essential TCe 100 Bi-Fuel 5dManualPetrol/LPG98 bhp—1369
1.5 Blue dCi Techroad 5dManualDiesel93 bhp72 mpg—10
Techroad TCe 90 5dManualPetrol88 bhp51.4 mpg—9

Manufacturer specifications aggregated across recorded trims; individual cars vary by options and age. Figures are a guide — confirm exact spec with the seller.

Frequently asked questions

How much is road tax on a Dacia Sandero?
A Dacia Sandero registered on or after 1 April 2017 pays the flat standard rate of £200 a year for 2026/27. Cars registered between March 2001 and March 2017 pay a CO₂-based band instead. If the car cost over £40,000 new, add the £440/yr expensive-car supplement in years 2–6.
Do electric Dacia Sanderos pay road tax?
Yes — since 1 April 2025 zero-emission cars pay VED. A new electric car pays £10 in its first year, then the £200 standard rate; electric cars registered before April 2025 also pay £200. Electric cars registered before March 2017 pay £20.
What is the expensive-car (£40,000) supplement?
Cars with a list price over £40,000 when new pay an extra £440 a year on top of the standard rate for five years, starting from the second licence (years 2–6). For zero-emission cars registered from 1 April 2025 the threshold is £50,000. It is based on the list price when new, not the price you pay used.
How is road tax calculated for the Dacia Sandero?
For cars registered from April 2017, VED is a first-year "showroom" rate based on CO₂ emissions, then the flat £200 standard rate every year after. Older cars (2001–2017) stay on the CO₂ band system (bands A–M). You can check the exact rate for any specific car by its registration on the DVLA vehicle-tax service.
How does used-car road tax work in the UK?
For cars registered from April 2017, VED involves a first-year rate followed by a standard flat rate, with a potential surcharge for cars with a list price over £40,000. Cars registered before April 2017 are typically taxed based on their CO2 emissions bands.
How many used Dacia Sandero models are currently for sale, and what model years are available?
There are currently 4 used Dacia Sandero models for sale, spanning the model years 2014 to 2019.

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