Car VRT Calculator helps private buyers, importers and dealers estimate Vehicle Registration Tax in minutes, using OMSP, WLTP CO₂ bands and the NOx levy—clearly explained for new and used cars.
Start Your CalculationBased on official Revenue.ie VRT rates and valuation methods.
For passenger cars (Category A), VRT is a percentage of the Open Market Selling Price (OMSP) that Revenue assigns to the vehicle, adjusted by the WLTP CO₂ band. For used imports, age and depreciation influence the OMSP used. Low-emission vehicles may qualify for reliefs or different treatment.
Scenario: Used 2020 petrol car imported from the UK, WLTP CO₂ = 120 g/km.
Note: Actual rates depend on the official band for your CO₂ value and the OMSP Revenue assigns. EVs/PHEVs may have reliefs.
OMSP is Revenue’s assessment of what your vehicle would sell for on the Irish open market at registration time. It reflects age, mileage, condition, trim, and market data. Your VRT % applies to that OMSP.
Yes. VRT (and any NOx levy) is paid to register the car in Ireland. Customs duty and VAT, where applicable (e.g., some UK imports), are import charges handled separately during customs clearance.
EVs are zero-emission and may benefit from VRT reliefs depending on current rules and thresholds. Always check the latest Revenue guidance and use our Electric Car VRT Calculator Ireland for an indicative estimate.
Age and mileage influence the OMSP assigned to your vehicle. A lower OMSP (reflecting depreciation) reduces the base on which the VRT percentage is applied.
The VRT calculation methodology is the same, but UK imports may also involve customs duty/VAT depending on origin and proof of origin. EU imports generally do not incur customs duty, but VRT still applies at registration.
Typically: proof of identity/address, vehicle purchase documentation, foreign registration cert, evidence of date of entry, mileage/CO₂ proof (e.g., CoC), and customs documents where applicable.