Is the Peugeot 508 ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 18,679 MOT tests, around 33% of Peugeot 508s still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 53% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 14%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 89% diesel, 5% petrol. Diesel 508s are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged. Every petrol 508 in the data (2011 onwards) is likely to be compliant.
- Likely compliant
- 33%
- Likely charged
- 53%
- Depends on the car
- 14%
- MOT tests analysed
- 18,679
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508 ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many 508s of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel | Petrol | Hybrid (petrol) | Hybrid (diesel) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Likely compliant25 tested | Likely compliant27 tested | Likely compliant20 tested | – |
| 2020 | Likely compliant956 tested | Likely compliant88 tested | Likely compliant550 tested | – |
| 2019 | Likely compliant1,723 tested | Likely compliant760 tested | – | – |
| 2018 | Likely compliant360 tested | Likely compliant35 tested | – | Likely compliant1 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant475 tested | – | – | Likely compliant1 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant947 tested | – | – | Likely compliant15 tested |
| 2015 | Check exact car1,071 tested | – | – | Check exact car34 tested |
| 2014 | Check exact car1,440 tested | Likely compliant4 tested | – | Check exact car48 tested |
| 2013 | Likely charged2,842 tested | Likely compliant6 tested | Likely compliant9 tested | Likely charged254 tested |
| 2012 | Likely charged3,796 tested | Likely compliant37 tested | Likely compliant9 tested | Likely charged135 tested |
| 2011 | Likely charged2,914 tested | Likely compliant68 tested | – | – |
How ULEZ rules apply to the 508
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).
- Diesel (89% of 508s tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Petrol (5% of 508s tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
- Hybrid (petrol) (3% of 508s tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
- Hybrid (diesel) (3% of 508s tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
508s from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (14% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or Peugeot can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how 508s fare at the MOT too: see the Peugeot 508 MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Peugeot 508 for London: what the MOT data shows
The Peugeot 508s in this data were first registered between 2011 and 2021. 2012 was the most common year, with 3,999 tests (21% of the total), and half were registered in 2013 or later.
508s from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 79% of the time, at an average of 47,874 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 65% of the time with 116,179 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 508s likely to comply are from 2016. 947 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 77% of the time and averaged 76,961 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the 508's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were suspension: "fractured or broken" (4.5% of tests); tyres: "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm" (4.0%); brakes: "less than 1.5 mm thick" (3.0%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 19.6% of tests.
Overall, 70% of 508s passed first time, roughly in line with the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 90,528 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Peugeot models
About this data
Based on 18,679 first MOT tests of the Peugeot 508 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 18,679 MOT tests say about the Peugeot 508 and London's ULEZ.
Is the Peugeot 508 ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 33% of 508s on the road are likely compliant and 53% 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 508 years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol 508s first registered from 2011 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel 508 ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel 508s from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific 508 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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