(1)This section applies to a car first registered on or after 1st January 2000 if it is so registered on the basis of—
(a)an EC certificate of conformity (see section 171(1)), or
(b)a UK approval certificate (see section 171(1)),
which specifies separate CO2 emissions figures in terms of grams per kilometre driven for different fuels.
(2)The car’s CO2 emissions figure is—
(a)the lowest figure specified, or
(b)if there is more than one figure specified in relation to each fuel, the lowest CO2 emissions (combined) figure specified.
[F1(2A)For the purpose of determining the car's CO2 emissions figure, ignore any WLTP (worldwide harmonised light-duty vehicles test procedures) values specified in an EC certificate of conformity.]
(3)[F2Subsection (2)] is subject to section 138 (automatic car for a disabled employee).
Textual Amendments
F1S. 137(2A) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 48(12) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2018 (c. 3), s. 48(10)(a)
F2Words in s. 137(3) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 48(12) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2018 (c. 3), s. 48(10)(b)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Ss. 133-142 applied by S.I. 2001/1123, reg. 2 (as amended (6.4.2008) by The Income Tax (Car Benefits) (Reduction of Value of Appropriate Percentage) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/3068), regs. 1, 3)