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Vauxhall Corsa road tax (2026/27)

How much is Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) on a Vauxhall Corsa? 63% of the 8 in stock pay the flat £200/yr standard rate.

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How much is road tax on a Vauxhall Corsa?

Most used Vauxhall Corsa in stock pay the flat standard rate of £200 a year — 63% 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 (63%)
From April 2017
63% of stock
Median CO₂
120 g/km

With nine used Vauxhall Corsas currently available for sale on Motoring Today, ranging from 2015 to 2023 models, understanding Vehicle Excise Duty (VED), or road tax, is a key consideration for UK buyers. For any used car, the VED amount depends critically on its first-registration date and its CO2 emissions level and fuel type. This system has undergone significant changes, meaning the amount you pay for a 2015 Corsa will likely differ from a 2023 model. Cars first registered before April 2017 are taxed purely based on their CO2 emissions banding, with lower-emission vehicles typically incurring lower annual costs. For Vauxhall Corsas registered from April 2017 onwards, a different structure applies: they pay a first-year rate based on CO2 emissions, followed by a standard flat rate from the second year onwards. An additional surcharge is levied for cars with an original list price exceeding £40,000 for five years from the second year of registration, though this is less common for Corsas. It is important to note that while fully electric cars have historically been exempt from VED, this exemption is changing. Due to the varying systems, and because the exact VED amount is specific to each individual car's first registration date and CO2 output, we cannot state a precise figure here. Please check the VED details provided for each specific Vauxhall Corsa listing on Motoring Today to confirm its annual road tax cost.

Standard rate (year 2+)
£200/yr

Cars registered from 1 Apr 2017 (2026/27)

Most common in stock
£200/yr

63% of Vauxhall Corsa

Expensive-car supplement
+£440/yr

If over £40k new · years 2–6

How Vauxhall Corsa 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.

Vauxhall Corsa in stock now — from £1,700

Vauxhall Corsa
Great price

Vauxhall Corsa

2014 Design Ac

PetrolManual98,000 mi2014
Band D · £170/yr
£40/mo
£1,700
cash

Hanworth Autos Ltd·4.3 (32)· Feltham

Vauxhall Corsa

Vauxhall Corsa

2016 Design Ecoflex

PetrolManual73,064 mi2016
Band C · £35/yr
£119/mo
£4,490
cash

Ezy Access·4.5 (207)· South Ruislip

Vauxhall Corsa
Above market

Vauxhall Corsa

2015 Sri Vx-line S/s

PetrolManual34,000 mi2015
Band D · £170/yr
£185/mo
£6,995
cash

Protheroes·4.4 (73)· Market Harborough

Vauxhall Corsa
Good price

Vauxhall Corsa

2020 Se T

PetrolManual73,184 mi2020
£200/yr
£164/mo
£7,180
cash

Cobalt Motors·4.5 (149)· Gosforth

Vauxhall Corsa
Above market

Vauxhall Corsa

2018 Energy Ac T S/s

PetrolManual46,000 mi2018
£200/yr
£184/mo
£7,995
cash

Protheroes·4.4 (73)· Market Harborough

Vauxhall Corsa
Fair price

Vauxhall Corsa

2023 Design

PetrolManual20,365 mi2023
£200/yr
£231/mo
£10,325
cash

RMB & Son Motors·4.5 (19)· Ross-On-Wye

Vauxhall Corsa
Fair price

Vauxhall Corsa

2022 Elite Edition

PetrolManual36,518 mi2022
ULEZ ✓£200/yr
Finance available on request
£10,795
cash

Oaktree Motor Company·4.7 (193)· Cwmbran

Trim-by-trim specifications & road tax

Trim-level specifications for the Vauxhall Corsa (Petrol, Diesel, Petrol/LPG), across 800 recorded variants.

Performance
59–204 bhp
Power
6.5s
0–60 mph (fastest)
143 mph
Top speed
973–1,686 cc
Engine
Economy & running costs
35–85 mpg
Fuel economy
88–190 g/km
CO₂
£190
Road tax (VED)
1–34 of 50
Insurance group
Dimensions & practicality
3,999 mm
Length
1,944 mm
Width
1,488 mm
Height
2,511 mm
Wheelbase
1,092 kg
Weight
5
Seats
5
Doors
Euro NCAP safety
5★
Adult
3★
Child
3★
Pedestrian

The Vauxhall Corsa VXR (07-14) was tested by Euro NCAP in and received the following safety ratings:

Manual · Automatic 5 seats New from £6,915
TrimFuelPowerMPGCO₂Ins.
1.2 Turbo Hybrid [136] GS 5dr e-DCT6AutomaticPetrol134 bhp60.1 mpg10625
1.2 Turbo Hybrid Design 5dr e-DCT6AutomaticPetrol98 bhp61.4 - 62.8 mpg10220
1.2 Turbo [130] GS 5dr AutoAutomaticPetrol128 bhp48.7 - 49.6 mpg12923
1.2 Turbo Design 5drManualPetrol98 bhp49.6 - 57.6 mpg10921
1.2 Design 5drManualPetrol73 bhp47.9 - 55.4 mpg11412
1.2 Turbo [130] SRi 5dr AutoAutomaticPetrol128 bhp47.1 - 50.4 mpg12322
SE 1.5 (102PS) Turbo D 5dManualDiesel100 bhp62.8 - 70.6 mpg10520
SE 1.2 (100PS) Turbo 5dManualPetrol98 bhp47.9 - 52.3 mpg11716
SE 1.2 (100PS) Turbo auto 5dAutomaticPetrol98 bhp45.7 - 48.7 mpg12116
SE Nav 1.2 (100PS) Turbo 5dManualPetrol98 bhp47.9 - 52.3 mpg12616
SE Nav 1.2 (100PS) Turbo auto 5dAutomaticPetrol98 bhp45.6 - 48.7 mpg13416
SE Nav 1.2 (75PS) 5dManualPetrol73 bhp47.8 - 53.3 mpg12510

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 Vauxhall Corsa?
A Vauxhall Corsa 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 Vauxhall Corsas 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 Vauxhall Corsa?
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, road tax involves a first-year rate followed by a standard flat rate, with a surcharge for cars that had a list price over £40,000 when new. Older cars registered before April 2017 are taxed based on their CO2 emissions bands.

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