If your vehicle is 40 years or older, it can be fully exempt from road tax (MRB). This is not a 'buy an oldtimer' tip—only a check if you already have a classic vehicle.

Action Steps

1. 140+ years old: Complete MRB exemption (rolling date)
2. 2Petrol cars pre-1988: Pay 25% MRB (max ~€154/year)
3. 3Quarter-rate requires no driving in Dec, Jan, Feb
4. 4Diesel/LPG don't qualify for transition scheme
5. 5Apply at Belastingdienst for reduced rate

Requirements

• •Full exemption: Vehicle must be 40+ years old
• •Quarter-rate: Petrol car, 1988 or earlier, no winter driving

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