How much is road tax on a Volkswagen Polo?

A Volkswagen Polo 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 Volkswagen Polos 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 Volkswagen Polo?

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?

Cars registered before 1st April 2017 are taxed based on their CO2 emissions bands. For cars registered from 1st April 2017 onwards, there's a first-year rate followed by a standard flat rate. A surcharge also applies for five years to cars with a list price over £40,000 when new.

Volkswagen Polo road tax 2026/27: VED cost

Standard rate (year 2+)

£200/yr

Cars registered from 1 Apr 2017 (2026/27)

Most common in stock

£200/yr

86% of Volkswagen Polo

Expensive-car supplement

+£440/yr

If over £40k new · years 2–6

How Volkswagen Polo road tax is worked out

First-year rate by CO₂ (cars registered from 1 April 2026)
CO₂	Petrol / EV / RDE2 diesel	Non-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.

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Trim-by-trim specifications & road tax

Trim-level specifications for the Volkswagen Polo (Diesel, Petrol), across 543 recorded variants.

Performance

45–204 bhp
Power: 6.3s
0–60 mph (fastest): 150 mph
Top speed: 999–1,984 cc
Engine

Economy & running costs

0–83 mpg
Fuel economy: 82–216 g/km
CO₂: £190
Road tax (VED): 1–30 of 50
Insurance group

Dimensions & practicality

3,970 mm
Length: 1,901 mm
Width: 1,461 mm
Height: 2,465 mm
Wheelbase: 1,100 kg
Weight: 5
Seats: 5
Doors

Euro NCAP safety

5-star · tested 2022

70%
Safety assist

The Volkswagen Polo Hatchback was tested by Euro NCAP in 2022 and was awarded a 5 star overall rating. This overall rating is calculated from the following individual ratings:

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Trim	Fuel	Power	MPG	CO₂	Ins.
1.0 TSI 115 R-Line 5dr DSGAutomatic	Petrol	113 bhp	49.6 - 52.3 mpg	123	15
1.0 TSI Match 5dr DSGAutomatic	Petrol	93 bhp	50.4 - 52.3 mpg	122	11
2.0 TSI GTI 5dr DSGAutomatic	Petrol	204 bhp	40.9 - 43.5 mpg	149	25
1.0 Life 5drManual	Petrol	78 bhp	48.7 - 52.3 mpg	122	3
1.0 TSI 110 SEL 5drManual	Petrol	108 bhp	49.6 - 54.3 mpg	118	10
1.0 TSI 110 SEL 5dr DSGAutomatic	Petrol	108 bhp	46.3 - 49.6 mpg	128	10
2.0 TSI GTI+ 5drManual	Petrol	197 bhp	38.7 - 39.8 mpg	144	28
1.0 TSI 95 SE Tech Edition 5dManual	Petrol	93 bhp	49.6 - 52.3 mpg	104	8
1.0 TSI 95 SE Tech Edition DSG 5dAutomatic	Petrol	93 bhp	44.8 - 45.6 mpg	106	8
S 1.0 Evo 80PS 5dManual	Petrol	78 bhp	49.6 - 51.4 mpg	126	1
1.0 EVO 80 SE Tech Edition 5dManual	Petrol	78 bhp	46.3 - 48.7 mpg	110	1
GTI 2.0 TSI 200PS DSG auto 5dAutomatic	Petrol	197 bhp	38.7 - 39.8 mpg	159	26

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 Volkswagen Polo?: A Volkswagen Polo 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 Volkswagen Polos 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 Volkswagen Polo?: 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?: Cars registered before 1st April 2017 are taxed based on their CO2 emissions bands. For cars registered from 1st April 2017 onwards, there's a first-year rate followed by a standard flat rate. A surcharge also applies for five years to cars with a list price over £40,000 when new.

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