Is the Subaru XV ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 6,115 MOT tests, around 81% of Subaru XV models still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 9% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 10%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 66% petrol, 28% diesel, 6% hybrid (petrol). Every petrol XV in the data (2012 onwards) is likely to be compliant. Diesel XV models are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged. Every hybrid (petrol) XV in the data (2014 onwards) is likely to be compliant.
- Likely compliant
- 81%
- Likely charged
- 9%
- Depends on the car
- 10%
- MOT tests analysed
- 6,115
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XV ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many XV models of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol | Diesel | Hybrid (petrol) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Likely compliant63 tested | – | Likely compliant266 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant872 tested | Likely compliant1 tested | Likely compliant87 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant1,007 tested | Likely compliant78 tested | – |
| 2017 | Likely compliant452 tested | Likely compliant149 tested | – |
| 2016 | Likely compliant445 tested | Likely compliant285 tested | – |
| 2015 | Likely compliant323 tested | Check exact car317 tested | Likely compliant2 tested |
| 2014 | Likely compliant309 tested | Check exact car320 tested | Likely compliant1 tested |
| 2013 | Likely compliant278 tested | Likely charged299 tested | – |
| 2012 | Likely compliant309 tested | Likely charged244 tested | – |
How ULEZ rules apply to the XV
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 (66% of XV models tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
- Diesel (28% of XV models tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Hybrid (petrol) (6% of XV models tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
XV models from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (10% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or Subaru can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how XV models fare at the MOT too: see the Subaru XV MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Subaru XV for London: what the MOT data shows
The Subaru XV models in this data were first registered between 2012 and 2020. 2018 was the most common year, with 1,085 tests (18% of the total), and half were registered in 2016 or later.
XV models from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 85% of the time, at an average of 45,624 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 70% of the time with 81,099 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 XV models likely to comply are from 2016. 285 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 85% of the time and averaged 52,086 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the XV's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (4.2% of tests); brakes: "less than 1.5 mm thick" (2.8%); suspension: "ball joint excessively worn" (2.2%). The most frequent advisory was "pin or bush excessively worn", on 11.3% of tests.
Overall, 83% of XV models passed first time, well above the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 50,962 miles on average, fewer than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Subaru models
About this data
Based on 6,115 first MOT tests of the Subaru XV 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 6,115 MOT tests say about the Subaru XV and London's ULEZ.
Is the Subaru XV ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 81% of XV models on the road are likely compliant and 9% 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 XV years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol XV models first registered from 2012 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel XV ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel XV models from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific XV 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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