Is the Porsche Panamera ULEZ Compliant?

Based on 7,009 MOT tests, around 69% of Porsche Panameras still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 18% 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 35% diesel, 35% petrol, 30% hybrid (petrol). Diesel Panameras are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged. Every petrol Panamera in the data (2009 onwards) is likely to be compliant. Every hybrid (petrol) Panamera in the data (2011 onwards) is likely to be compliant.

Likely compliant: 69%
Likely charged: 18%
Depends on the car: 14%
MOT tests analysed: 7,009

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Panamera ULEZ compliance by year and fuel

Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Panameras of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.

Porsche Panamera ULEZ compliance by year of first registration and fuel type
First registered	Diesel	Petrol	Hybrid (petrol)
2020	–	Likely compliant185 tested	Likely compliant258 tested
2019	Likely compliant20 tested	Likely compliant354 tested	Likely compliant435 tested
2018	Likely compliant2 tested	Likely compliant291 tested	Likely compliant484 tested
2017	Likely compliant130 tested	Likely compliant413 tested	Likely compliant449 tested
2016	Likely compliant121 tested	Likely compliant95 tested	Likely compliant141 tested
2015	Check exact car470 tested	Likely compliant93 tested	Likely compliant113 tested
2014	Check exact car488 tested	Likely compliant118 tested	Likely compliant133 tested
2013	Likely charged560 tested	Likely compliant112 tested	Likely compliant61 tested
2012	Likely charged486 tested	Likely compliant165 tested	Likely compliant3 tested
2011	Likely charged196 tested	Likely compliant177 tested	Likely compliant5 tested
2010	–	Likely compliant319 tested	–
2009	–	Likely compliant110 tested	–

How ULEZ rules apply to the Panamera

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 (35% of Panameras tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
Petrol (35% of Panameras tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
Hybrid (petrol) (30% of Panameras tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.

Panameras 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 Porsche can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.

Thinking of buying one? Check how Panameras fare at the MOT too: see the Porsche Panamera MOT failure rate.

Buying a used Porsche Panamera for London: what the MOT data shows

The Porsche Panameras in this data were first registered between 2009 and 2020. 2017 was the most common year, with 992 tests (14% of the total), and half were registered in 2015 or later.

Panameras from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 88% of the time, at an average of 49,843 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 84% of the time with 83,180 miles on average.

On a budget, the oldest diesel Panameras likely to comply are from 2016. 121 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 87% of the time and averaged 55,991 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.

Whichever year you choose, check the Panamera's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were tyres: "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm" (2.1% of tests), "has ply or cords exposed" (2.1%) and "has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords" (1.8%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 14.5% of tests.

Overall, 87% of Panameras passed first time, well above the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 58,142 miles on average, fewer than the 73,145-mile average.

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About this data

Based on 7,009 first MOT tests of the Porsche Panamera 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 7,009 MOT tests say about the Porsche Panamera and London's ULEZ.

Is the Porsche Panamera ULEZ compliant?

In our data about 69% of Panameras on the road are likely compliant and 18% 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 Panamera years are ULEZ compliant?

Petrol Panameras first registered from 2009 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.

Is a diesel Panamera ULEZ compliant?

Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Panameras from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.

How can I check if a specific Panamera 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.

Is your Panamera ULEZ compliant?

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