Is the Toyota Previa ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 5,243 MOT tests, around 15% of Toyota Previas still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 33% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 52%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 80% petrol, 17% diesel. Petrol Previas are generally compliant from 2006, while petrol cars from 2000 or earlier are likely to be charged. Diesel Previas in the data are mostly from years that are unlikely to comply.
- Likely compliant
- 15%
- Likely charged
- 33%
- Depends on the car
- 52%
- MOT tests analysed
- 5,243
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Previa ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Previas of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol | Diesel | LPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Likely compliant42 tested | – | Likely compliant4 tested |
| 2013 | Likely compliant55 tested | – | Likely compliant1 tested |
| 2012 | Likely compliant52 tested | Likely charged2 tested | – |
| 2006 | Likely compliant346 tested | Likely charged230 tested | Likely compliant12 tested |
| 2005 | Check Euro standard507 tested | Likely charged217 tested | Check Euro standard18 tested |
| 2004 | Check Euro standard668 tested | Likely charged124 tested | Check Euro standard17 tested |
| 2003 | Check Euro standard575 tested | Likely charged150 tested | Check Euro standard13 tested |
| 2002 | Check Euro standard425 tested | Likely charged100 tested | Check Euro standard10 tested |
| 2001 | Check Euro standard479 tested | Likely charged39 tested | Check Euro standard5 tested |
| 2000 | Likely charged202 tested | Likely charged4 tested | Likely charged4 tested |
| 1999 | Likely charged70 tested | Likely charged2 tested | Likely charged3 tested |
| 1998 | Likely charged112 tested | Likely charged2 tested | Likely charged1 tested |
| 1997 | Likely charged120 tested | Likely charged2 tested | Likely charged1 tested |
| 1996 | Likely charged120 tested | Likely charged3 tested | Likely charged1 tested |
| 1995 | Likely charged86 tested | – | Likely charged1 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Previa
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 (80% of Previas tested): likely compliant from 2006; 2000 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Diesel (17% of Previas tested): most cars in our data are from years unlikely to comply.
- LPG (2% of Previas tested): likely compliant from 2006; 2000 and earlier are likely to be charged.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Previas fare at the MOT too: see the Toyota Previa MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Toyota Previa for London: what the MOT data shows
The Toyota Previas in this data were first registered between 1995 and 2015. 2004 was the most common year, with 810 tests (17% of the total), and half were registered in 2003 or later.
Previas from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 61% of the time, at an average of 130,170 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 56% of the time with 138,153 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 Previas likely to comply are from 2006. 346 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 56% of the time and averaged 140,542 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Previa's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (13.0% of tests) and "projected beam image is obviously incorrect" (4.7%); visibility: "does not clear the windscreen effectively" (5.7%). The most frequent advisory was "corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened", on 24.5% of tests.
Overall, 56% of Previas passed first time, well below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 138,924 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Toyota models
About this data
Based on 5,243 first MOT tests of the Toyota Previa 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 5,243 MOT tests say about the Toyota Previa and London's ULEZ.
Is the Toyota Previa ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 15% of Previas on the road are likely compliant and 33% 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 Previa years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Previas first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Previa ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Previas from 2012 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Previa 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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