How much would VRT be on a Kia Optima?

Hi,

I am thinking of buying a Kia Optima in the UK. It costs approximately £14,000/£15,000. How much would the VRTcost?

The car will be brought to Ireland.

Thanks

Paul MC Namara (Cork. Ireland )

Feb 2016 Filed under: VRT

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Expert answer

Hi Paul,

I can't tell you as you won't get a final figure until you bring it to an NCT centre for assessment, and Revenue will give you the cost of the VRT. Anything I tell you is mere speculation, but if you want a very vague ballpark figure, a 2014 Optima will probably be judged to have an Irish Open Market Selling Price (and that's what Revenue will base its assessment on, not the price you pay in the UK) of around €24,000. With 136g/km CO₂ emissions, that means you're in Band B2 for tax, so that means 19 per cent of OMSP, which works out at roughly €4,500.

But, please, don't take my word for it...

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Advisor
@neilmbriscoe