Is the Nissan NV200 ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 26,155 MOT tests, around 36% of Nissan NV200s still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 40% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 24%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 88% diesel, 10% electric. Diesel NV200s are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged. Electric NV200s are always compliant.
- Likely compliant
- 36%
- Likely charged
- 40%
- Depends on the car
- 24%
- MOT tests analysed
- 26,155
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Year and fuel type are a guide. Enter the registration to check that car's own record.
NV200 ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many NV200s of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel | Electric | Petrol |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | – | Compliant68 tested | Likely compliant30 tested |
| 2020 | Likely compliant4 tested | Compliant116 tested | Likely compliant21 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant659 tested | Compliant133 tested | Likely compliant35 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant1,596 tested | Compliant186 tested | Likely compliant44 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant1,514 tested | Compliant747 tested | Likely compliant34 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant2,574 tested | Compliant702 tested | Likely compliant27 tested |
| 2015 | Check exact car3,611 tested | Compliant532 tested | Likely compliant14 tested |
| 2014 | Check exact car2,738 tested | Compliant259 tested | Likely compliant4 tested |
| 2013 | Likely charged3,940 tested | – | Likely compliant9 tested |
| 2012 | Likely charged2,953 tested | – | Likely compliant17 tested |
| 2011 | Likely charged2,203 tested | – | Likely compliant20 tested |
| 2010 | Likely charged1,204 tested | – | Likely compliant18 tested |
| 2009 | Likely charged124 tested | – | Likely compliant17 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the NV200
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). Electric versions always comply.
- Diesel (88% of NV200s tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Electric (10% of NV200s tested): always compliant.
- Petrol (1% of NV200s tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
NV200s from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (24% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or Nissan can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how NV200s fare at the MOT too: see the Nissan NV200 MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Nissan NV200 for London: what the MOT data shows
The Nissan NV200s in this data were first registered between 2009 and 2021. 2015 was the most common year, with 4,157 tests (16% of the total), and half were registered in 2014 or later.
NV200s from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 65% of the time, at an average of 62,383 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 52% of the time with 112,481 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 NV200s likely to comply are from 2016. 2,574 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 63% of the time and averaged 70,048 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the NV200's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (15.2% of tests) and "inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps" (4.3%); suspension: "ball joint excessively worn" (12.7%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 18.9% of tests.
Overall, 57% of NV200s passed first time, well below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 88,365 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Nissan models
About this data
Based on 26,155 first MOT tests of the Nissan NV200 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 26,155 MOT tests say about the Nissan NV200 and London's ULEZ.
Is the Nissan NV200 ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 36% of NV200s on the road are likely compliant and 40% 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 NV200 years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol NV200s first registered from 2009 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel NV200 ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel NV200s from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific NV200 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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