Is the Renault Megane ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 120,674 MOT tests, around 47% of Renault Meganes still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 35% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 18%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 53% diesel, 47% petrol. Diesel Meganes are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged. Petrol Meganes are generally compliant from 2006, while petrol cars from 2000 or earlier are likely to be charged.
- Likely compliant
- 47%
- Likely charged
- 35%
- Depends on the car
- 18%
- MOT tests analysed
- 120,674
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Megane ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Meganes of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel | Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Likely compliant408 tested | Likely compliant667 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant742 tested | Likely compliant1,830 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant916 tested | Likely compliant1,141 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant4,169 tested | Likely compliant1,087 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant4,302 tested | Likely compliant970 tested |
| 2015 | Check exact car5,927 tested | Likely compliant716 tested |
| 2014 | Check exact car6,422 tested | Likely compliant893 tested |
| 2013 | Likely charged5,895 tested | Likely compliant1,620 tested |
| 2012 | Likely charged6,525 tested | Likely compliant2,876 tested |
| 2011 | Likely charged7,157 tested | Likely compliant6,925 tested |
| 2010 | Likely charged8,266 tested | Likely compliant9,085 tested |
| 2009 | Likely charged4,225 tested | Likely compliant5,823 tested |
| 2008 | Likely charged2,520 tested | Likely compliant4,357 tested |
| 2007 | Likely charged2,427 tested | Likely compliant5,211 tested |
| 2006 | Likely charged1,538 tested | Likely compliant3,272 tested |
| 2005 | Likely charged871 tested | Check Euro standard2,152 tested |
| 2004 | Likely charged396 tested | Check Euro standard1,143 tested |
| 2003 | Likely charged303 tested | Check Euro standard1,661 tested |
| 2002 | Likely charged229 tested | Check Euro standard2,641 tested |
| 2001 | Likely charged126 tested | Check Euro standard1,838 tested |
| 2000 | Likely charged44 tested | Likely charged858 tested |
| 1999 | Likely charged6 tested | Likely charged234 tested |
| 1998 | Likely charged7 tested | Likely charged112 tested |
| 1997 | Likely charged2 tested | Likely charged52 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Megane
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 (53% of Meganes tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Petrol (47% of Meganes tested): likely compliant from 2006; 2000 and earlier are likely to be charged.
Meganes from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (18% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or Renault can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Meganes fare at the MOT too: see the Renault Megane MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Renault Megane for London: what the MOT data shows
The Renault Meganes in this data were first registered between 1997 and 2020. 2010 was the most common year, with 17,353 tests (14% of the total), and half were registered in 2011 or later.
Meganes from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 57% of the time, at an average of 84,385 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 50% of the time with 96,903 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 Meganes likely to comply are from 2016. 4,302 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 73% of the time and averaged 60,658 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
On a budget, the oldest petrol Meganes likely to comply are from 2006. 3,272 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 45% of the time and averaged 98,895 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Megane's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (12.5% of tests); suspension: "fractured or broken" (8.5%) and "ball joint excessively worn" (7.9%). The most frequent advisory was "in such a condition that it is seriously weakened", on 18.8% of tests.
Overall, 54% of Meganes passed first time, well below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 89,217 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
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About this data
Based on 120,674 first MOT tests of the Renault Megane 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 120,674 MOT tests say about the Renault Megane and London's ULEZ.
Is the Renault Megane ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 47% of Meganes on the road are likely compliant and 35% 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 Megane years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Meganes first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Megane ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Meganes from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Megane 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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