Will the Volkswagen software affect tax?

Will the software update affect my road tax?

Hugh Murphy (Ballydesmond )

Jan 2017 Filed under: taxation

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Expert answer

Hi Hugh,

Assuming you mean the Volkswagen diesel software update, no, it shouldn't. Volkswagen has had to clear all the updates with the German federal transport agency to comply with a ruling that any changes won't affect the CO₂ emissions or fuel economy of the cars. 

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Advisor
@neilmbriscoe