Classic Car VRT Calculator helps private owners, restorers, and dealers estimate Vehicle Registration Tax on vintage vehicles (typically 30+ years from first registration). It first checks vintage eligibility and explains the proof-of-age documents NCTS/Revenue accept; if the car qualifies, the vintage flat-rate pathway is applied (no CO₂ banding). If it isn’t yet vintage, the tool switches to the standard used-car method—OMSP, WLTP CO₂ bands and any NOx levy. Updated for 2026 rates.
Classic cars over 30 years old pay a flat VRT rate of just €200. To qualify, the vehicle must be registered as 'Category C' (Vintage). This flat rate applies regardless of engine size, value, or emissions. You must provide proof of age (e.g., original logbook) to the NCTS when registering.
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.
Classic cars are not charged VRT using Open Market Selling Price (OMSP) and CO2 bands like Category A or B passenger vehicles. Instead, where the vehicle qualifies as a vintage vehicle, Category C’s fixed **€200** applies at registration.
Actual charges can vary depending on origin, route (GB vs NI), and documentation. Always check the latest Revenue guidance before purchasing.
Revenue treats a vehicle as “vintage” when it is more than 30 years old at the time of registration, subject to proof of age.
Yes. Qualifying vintage vehicles are in VRT Category C and pay a fixed €200 at registration.
No. CO₂/OMSP methods apply to other categories (e.g., Category A/B). Vintage cars (Category C) use the fixed rate instead.
Significant alterations (e.g., conversions to motor caravans) may place the vehicle in a different VRT category, so the vintage flat rate may not apply. Category is determined at registration based on how the vehicle is presented.
Customs duty and VAT are separate from VRT. When importing from outside the EU (e.g., Great Britain), you may have customs and VAT liabilities at import; keep the customs declaration for NCTS. Rules can vary by origin and circumstances.
Bring proof of age/ownership (such as a foreign registration or de-registration certificate) and any documents NCTS requests for registration, including PPSN and proof of address.
Age is typically based on the vehicle’s original date of first registration. A vehicle qualifies for the vintage rate once it is fully over 30 years old on the day it is registered in Ireland.
No. This tool calculates the Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT) only. Motor tax for vintage vehicles is also very low (€56 per year), but insurance is a separate private contract.
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