Is the Porsche Boxster ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 33,163 MOT tests, around 49% of Porsche Boxsters still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 13% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 38%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 100% petrol. Petrol Boxsters are generally compliant from 2006, while petrol cars from 2000 or earlier are likely to be charged.
- Likely compliant
- 49%
- Likely charged
- 13%
- Depends on the car
- 38%
- MOT tests analysed
- 33,163
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Boxster ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Boxsters of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol |
|---|---|
| 2020 | Likely compliant438 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant930 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant1,034 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant1,012 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant1,232 tested |
| 2015 | Likely compliant1,074 tested |
| 2014 | Likely compliant1,204 tested |
| 2013 | Likely compliant1,280 tested |
| 2012 | Likely compliant1,105 tested |
| 2011 | Likely compliant777 tested |
| 2010 | Likely compliant808 tested |
| 2009 | Likely compliant841 tested |
| 2008 | Likely compliant1,088 tested |
| 2007 | Likely compliant1,645 tested |
| 2006 | Likely compliant1,921 tested |
| 2005 | Check Euro standard3,334 tested |
| 2004 | Check Euro standard2,146 tested |
| 2003 | Check Euro standard2,545 tested |
| 2002 | Check Euro standard2,249 tested |
| 2001 | Check Euro standard2,168 tested |
| 2000 | Likely charged1,957 tested |
| 1999 | Likely charged1,079 tested |
| 1998 | Likely charged810 tested |
| 1997 | Likely charged406 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Boxster
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).
- Petrol (100% of Boxsters tested): likely compliant from 2006; 2000 and earlier are likely to be charged.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Boxsters fare at the MOT too: see the Porsche Boxster MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Porsche Boxster for London: what the MOT data shows
The Porsche Boxsters in this data were first registered between 1997 and 2020. 2005 was the most common year, with 3,336 tests (10% of the total), and half were registered in 2005 or later.
Boxsters from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 90% of the time, at an average of 45,021 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 72% of the time with 89,352 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 petrol Boxsters likely to comply are from 2006. 1,921 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 82% of the time and averaged 72,600 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Boxster's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were noise, emissions and leaks: "Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits" (2.9% of tests); lights and electrics: "not working" (2.8%); suspension: "fractured or broken" (1.9%). The most frequent advisory was "excessively corroded", on 12.2% of tests.
Overall, 82% of Boxsters passed first time, well above the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 63,808 miles on average, fewer than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Porsche models
About this data
Based on 33,163 first MOT tests of the Porsche Boxster 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 33,163 MOT tests say about the Porsche Boxster and London's ULEZ.
Is the Porsche Boxster ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 49% of Boxsters on the road are likely compliant and 13% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006).
Which petrol Boxster years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Boxsters first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
How can I check if a specific Boxster 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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