Is the Skoda Roomster ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 19,273 MOT tests, around 61% of Skoda Roomsters still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 34% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 5%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 61% petrol, 39% diesel. Every petrol Roomster in the data (2006 onwards) is likely to be compliant. Diesel Roomsters in the data are mostly from years that are unlikely to comply.
- Likely compliant
- 61%
- Likely charged
- 34%
- Depends on the car
- 5%
- MOT tests analysed
- 19,273
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Roomster ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Roomsters of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Likely compliant1,329 tested | Check exact car384 tested |
| 2014 | Likely compliant2,196 tested | Check exact car581 tested |
| 2013 | Likely compliant1,891 tested | Likely charged802 tested |
| 2012 | Likely compliant1,566 tested | Likely charged886 tested |
| 2011 | Likely compliant1,022 tested | Likely charged618 tested |
| 2010 | Likely compliant664 tested | Likely charged703 tested |
| 2009 | Likely compliant556 tested | Likely charged647 tested |
| 2008 | Likely compliant1,039 tested | Likely charged1,250 tested |
| 2007 | Likely compliant1,261 tested | Likely charged1,412 tested |
| 2006 | Likely compliant176 tested | Likely charged281 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Roomster
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 (61% of Roomsters tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
- Diesel (39% of Roomsters tested): most cars in our data are from years unlikely to comply.
Roomsters from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (5% 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 Roomsters fare at the MOT too: see the Skoda Roomster MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Skoda Roomster for London: what the MOT data shows
The Skoda Roomsters in this data were first registered between 2006 and 2015. 2014 was the most common year, with 2,777 tests (14% of the total), and half were registered in 2012 or later.
Roomsters from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 69% of the time, at an average of 77,525 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 60% of the time with 92,898 miles on average, so a compliant car is usually the more reliable buy as well as the cheaper one to drive in London.
Whichever year you choose, check the Roomster's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (6.8% of tests); body and structure: "constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt" (4.2%); suspension: "fractured or broken" (3.7%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 16.7% of tests.
Overall, 67% of Roomsters passed first time, noticeably below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 81,711 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Skoda models
About this data
Based on 19,273 first MOT tests of the Skoda Roomster 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 19,273 MOT tests say about the Skoda Roomster and London's ULEZ.
Is the Skoda Roomster ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 61% of Roomsters on the road are likely compliant and 34% 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 Roomster years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Roomsters first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Roomster ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Roomsters from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Roomster 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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