Is the Toyota Corolla ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 105,950 MOT tests, around 54% of Toyota Corollas still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 15% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 30%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 54% petrol, 36% hybrid (petrol), 10% diesel. Petrol Corollas are generally compliant from 2006, while petrol cars from 2000 or earlier are likely to be charged. Every hybrid (petrol) Corolla in the data (2010 onwards) is likely to be compliant. Diesel Corollas in the data are mostly from years that are unlikely to comply.
- Likely compliant
- 54%
- Likely charged
- 15%
- Depends on the car
- 30%
- MOT tests analysed
- 105,950
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Corolla ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Corollas of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol | Hybrid (petrol) | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Likely compliant4 tested | Likely compliant882 tested | – |
| 2022 | Likely compliant3 tested | Likely compliant1,692 tested | – |
| 2021 | Likely compliant5 tested | Likely compliant1,813 tested | – |
| 2020 | Likely compliant133 tested | Likely compliant18,580 tested | – |
| 2019 | Likely compliant978 tested | Likely compliant15,269 tested | – |
| 2014 | Likely compliant17 tested | Likely compliant34 tested | – |
| 2010 | Likely compliant67 tested | Likely compliant1 tested | Likely charged37 tested |
| 2009 | Likely compliant832 tested | – | Likely charged590 tested |
| 2008 | Likely compliant1,981 tested | – | Likely charged1,787 tested |
| 2007 | Likely compliant3,307 tested | – | Likely charged2,057 tested |
| 2006 | Likely compliant11,780 tested | – | Likely charged2,606 tested |
| 2005 | Check Euro standard11,245 tested | – | Likely charged1,922 tested |
| 2004 | Check Euro standard8,005 tested | – | Likely charged677 tested |
| 2003 | Check Euro standard6,218 tested | – | Likely charged354 tested |
| 2002 | Check Euro standard4,269 tested | – | Likely charged171 tested |
| 2001 | Check Euro standard2,382 tested | – | Likely charged22 tested |
| 2000 | Likely charged1,447 tested | – | Likely charged8 tested |
| 1999 | Likely charged1,413 tested | – | Likely charged33 tested |
| 1998 | Likely charged1,139 tested | – | Likely charged28 tested |
| 1997 | Likely charged590 tested | – | Likely charged9 tested |
| 1996 | Likely charged230 tested | – | Likely charged7 tested |
| 1995 | Likely charged177 tested | – | Likely charged4 tested |
| 1994 | Likely charged187 tested | – | Likely charged17 tested |
| 1993 | Likely charged211 tested | – | Likely charged6 tested |
| 1992 | Likely charged143 tested | – | – |
| 1991 | Likely charged82 tested | – | – |
| 1990 | Likely charged69 tested | – | – |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Corolla
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 (54% of Corollas tested): likely compliant from 2006; 2000 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Hybrid (petrol) (36% of Corollas tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
- Diesel (10% of Corollas tested): most cars in our data are from years unlikely to comply.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Corollas fare at the MOT too: see the Toyota Corolla MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Toyota Corolla for London: what the MOT data shows
The Toyota Corollas in this data were first registered between 1990 and 2023. 2020 was the most common year, with 18,713 tests (18% of the total), and half were registered in 2006 or later.
Corollas from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 81% of the time, at an average of 59,607 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 62% of the time with 105,330 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 petrol Corollas likely to comply are from 2006. 11,780 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 62% of the time and averaged 103,030 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Corolla's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (6.6% of tests) and "projected beam image is obviously incorrect" (3.2%); visibility: "does not clear the windscreen effectively" (3.6%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 13.5% of tests.
Overall, 71% of Corollas passed first time, roughly in line with the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 79,740 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
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About this data
Based on 105,950 first MOT tests of the Toyota Corolla 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 105,950 MOT tests say about the Toyota Corolla and London's ULEZ.
Is the Toyota Corolla ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 54% of Corollas on the road are likely compliant and 15% 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 Corolla years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Corollas first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Corolla ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Corollas from 2010 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Corolla 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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