Is the MINI Clubman ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 27,767 MOT tests, around 97% of MINI Clubmans still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 2% are likely to be charged.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 72% petrol, 28% diesel. Every petrol Clubman in the data (2008 onwards) is likely to be compliant. Diesel Clubmans are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
- Likely compliant
- 97%
- Likely charged
- 2%
- Depends on the car
- 1%
- MOT tests analysed
- 27,767
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Clubman ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Clubmans of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Likely compliant231 tested | Likely compliant50 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant5,347 tested | Likely compliant990 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant5,995 tested | Likely compliant2,186 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant5,536 tested | Likely compliant3,505 tested |
| 2015 | Likely compliant999 tested | Check exact car402 tested |
| 2013 | Likely compliant848 tested | Likely charged40 tested |
| 2012 | Likely compliant432 tested | Likely charged191 tested |
| 2011 | Likely compliant230 tested | Likely charged168 tested |
| 2010 | Likely compliant173 tested | Likely charged59 tested |
| 2009 | Likely compliant97 tested | Likely charged35 tested |
| 2008 | Likely compliant80 tested | Likely charged43 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Clubman
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Petrol (72% of Clubmans tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
- Diesel (28% of Clubmans tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
Clubmans from 2015 sit on the boundary (1% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or MINI can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Clubmans fare at the MOT too: see the MINI Clubman MOT failure rate.
Buying a used MINI Clubman for London: what the MOT data shows
The MINI Clubmans in this data were first registered between 2008 and 2019. 2016 was the most common year, with 9,041 tests (33% of the total), and half were registered in 2017 or later.
Clubmans from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 83% of the time, at an average of 47,810 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 70% of the time with 81,685 miles on average, so a compliant car is usually the more reliable buy as well as the cheaper one to drive in London.
On a budget, the oldest diesel Clubmans likely to comply are from 2016. 3,505 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 82% of the time and averaged 52,898 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Clubman's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (4.0% of tests); tyres: "has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords" (2.1%) and "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm" (1.6%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 13.4% of tests.
Overall, 83% of Clubmans passed first time, well above the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 48,675 miles on average, fewer than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other MINI models
About this data
Based on 27,767 first MOT tests of the MINI Clubman carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 27,767 MOT tests say about the MINI Clubman and London's ULEZ.
Is the MINI Clubman ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 97% of Clubmans on the road are likely compliant and 2% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol Clubman years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Clubmans first registered from 2008 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Clubman ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Clubmans from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Clubman is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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