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Does the Volkswagen Caddy Maxi Life have an engine larger than 1.6-litre, and is it more expensive to tax?

I'm enquiring about the Volkswagen Caddy Maxi Life. My partner informs me that we would have to pay extra tax on a car which has an engine larger than 1.6 litres. Can you please tell me if the Caddy Maxi Life is more than a 1.6? Can you give me some info on cars that are seven seaters but have a 1.6-litre engine please?

Asked on 17 May 2010 by Louise Floyd

Answered by Dan Harrison
The Volkswagen Caddy Maxi Life is taxed on its CO2 output, not its engine size. There is no Caddy 1.6. Tax for this year is as follows: 1.9 TDI PD: £99/£180; 1.9 TDI PD (models from May 2008): £85.25/£155; 1.9 TDI DSG: £110/£200; 2.0 TDI: £99/£180.

Other seven-seat cars with a 1.6-litre or less engine include the Vauxhall Zafira and Volkswagen Touran: www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/vauxhall/zafira-b-20...a; and www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/volkswagen/touran-mp...3

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