Is the Skoda Rapid ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 22,885 MOT tests, around 79% of Skoda Rapids still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 5% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 15%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 67% petrol, 33% diesel. Every petrol Rapid in the data (2012 onwards) is likely to be compliant. Diesel Rapids are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
- Likely compliant
- 79%
- Likely charged
- 5%
- Depends on the car
- 15%
- MOT tests analysed
- 22,885
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Rapid ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Rapids of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Likely compliant485 tested | Likely compliant11 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant1,967 tested | Likely compliant196 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant2,995 tested | Likely compliant1,016 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant2,511 tested | Likely compliant1,680 tested |
| 2015 | Likely compliant1,854 tested | Check exact car1,390 tested |
| 2014 | Likely compliant3,383 tested | Check exact car2,086 tested |
| 2013 | Likely compliant2,030 tested | Likely charged1,091 tested |
| 2012 | Likely compliant58 tested | Likely charged119 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Rapid
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).
- Petrol (67% of Rapids tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
- Diesel (33% of Rapids tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
Rapids from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (15% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or Skoda can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Rapids fare at the MOT too: see the Skoda Rapid MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Skoda Rapid for London: what the MOT data shows
The Skoda Rapids in this data were first registered between 2012 and 2019. 2014 was the most common year, with 5,470 tests (24% of the total), and half were registered in 2015 or later.
Rapids from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 76% of the time, at an average of 68,926 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 70% of the time with 91,334 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 Rapids likely to comply are from 2016. 1,680 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 75% of the time and averaged 70,310 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Rapid's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were suspension: "pin or bush excessively worn" (3.9% of tests); tyres: "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm" (2.1%); brakes: "less than 1.5 mm thick" (1.9%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 14.8% of tests.
Overall, 76% of Rapids passed first time, noticeably above the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 71,746 miles on average, close to the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
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About this data
Based on 22,885 first MOT tests of the Skoda Rapid 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 22,885 MOT tests say about the Skoda Rapid and London's ULEZ.
Is the Skoda Rapid ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 79% of Rapids on the road are likely compliant and 5% 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 Rapid years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Rapids first registered from 2012 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Rapid ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Rapids from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Rapid 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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