Is the Toyota RAV4 ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 125,330 MOT tests, around 46% of Toyota RAV4s still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 30% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 24%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 39% diesel, 31% hybrid (petrol), 30% petrol. Diesel RAV4s are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged. Every hybrid (petrol) RAV4 in the data (2015 onwards) is likely to be compliant. Petrol RAV4s are generally compliant from 2006, while petrol cars from 2000 or earlier are likely to be charged.
- Likely compliant
- 46%
- Likely charged
- 30%
- Depends on the car
- 24%
- MOT tests analysed
- 125,330
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RAV4 ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many RAV4s of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel | Hybrid (petrol) | Petrol |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | – | Likely compliant71 tested | Likely compliant2 tested |
| 2021 | – | Likely compliant545 tested | Likely compliant8 tested |
| 2020 | – | Likely compliant12,337 tested | Likely compliant21 tested |
| 2019 | – | Likely compliant9,340 tested | Likely compliant53 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant242 tested | Likely compliant6,816 tested | Likely compliant367 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant1,857 tested | Likely compliant5,305 tested | Likely compliant773 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant2,478 tested | Likely compliant4,297 tested | Likely compliant941 tested |
| 2015 | Check exact car4,710 tested | Likely compliant7 tested | Likely compliant803 tested |
| 2014 | Check exact car5,616 tested | – | Likely compliant600 tested |
| 2013 | Likely charged5,654 tested | – | Likely compliant429 tested |
| 2012 | Likely charged3,070 tested | – | Likely compliant391 tested |
| 2011 | Likely charged3,555 tested | – | Likely compliant314 tested |
| 2010 | Likely charged3,398 tested | – | Likely compliant731 tested |
| 2009 | Likely charged2,618 tested | – | Likely compliant845 tested |
| 2008 | Likely charged3,548 tested | – | Likely compliant1,940 tested |
| 2007 | Likely charged3,942 tested | – | Likely compliant2,768 tested |
| 2006 | Likely charged3,276 tested | – | Likely compliant3,010 tested |
| 2005 | Likely charged2,377 tested | – | Check Euro standard4,903 tested |
| 2004 | Likely charged1,152 tested | – | Check Euro standard5,403 tested |
| 2003 | Likely charged894 tested | – | Check Euro standard4,339 tested |
| 2002 | Likely charged470 tested | – | Check Euro standard3,287 tested |
| 2001 | Likely charged83 tested | – | Check Euro standard2,009 tested |
| 2000 | – | – | Likely charged895 tested |
| 1999 | Likely charged2 tested | – | Likely charged739 tested |
| 1998 | – | – | Likely charged864 tested |
| 1997 | – | – | Likely charged513 tested |
| 1996 | – | – | Likely charged379 tested |
| 1995 | – | – | Likely charged241 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the RAV4
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).
- Diesel (39% of RAV4s tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Hybrid (petrol) (31% of RAV4s tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
- Petrol (30% of RAV4s tested): likely compliant from 2006; 2000 and earlier are likely to be charged.
RAV4s from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (24% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or Toyota can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how RAV4s fare at the MOT too: see the Toyota RAV4 MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Toyota RAV4 for London: what the MOT data shows
The Toyota RAV4s in this data were first registered between 1995 and 2022. 2020 was the most common year, with 12,358 tests (10% of the total), and half were registered in 2013 or later.
RAV4s from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 84% of the time, at an average of 53,946 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 68% of the time with 103,765 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 RAV4s likely to comply are from 2016. 2,478 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 86% of the time and averaged 57,965 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
On a budget, the oldest petrol RAV4s likely to comply are from 2006. 3,010 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 60% of the time and averaged 116,576 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the RAV4's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (4.5% of tests); visibility: "does not clear the windscreen effectively" (2.6%); brakes: "less than 1.5 mm thick" (1.9%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 13.0% of tests.
Overall, 76% of RAV4s passed first time, noticeably above the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 80,239 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
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About this data
Based on 125,330 first MOT tests of the Toyota RAV4 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 125,330 MOT tests say about the Toyota RAV4 and London's ULEZ.
Is the Toyota RAV4 ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 46% of RAV4s on the road are likely compliant and 30% 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 RAV4 years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol RAV4s first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel RAV4 ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel RAV4s from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific RAV4 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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