Is the Vauxhall Combo ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 107,188 MOT tests, around 41% of Vauxhall Combos still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 49% 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 96% diesel. Diesel Combos are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
- Likely compliant
- 41%
- Likely charged
- 49%
- Depends on the car
- 10%
- MOT tests analysed
- 107,188
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Combo ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Combos of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel | Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Likely compliant323 tested | Likely compliant80 tested |
| 2020 | Likely compliant12,523 tested | Likely compliant1,641 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant14,573 tested | Likely compliant1,754 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant2,884 tested | Likely compliant200 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant3,743 tested | Likely compliant52 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant5,385 tested | Likely compliant20 tested |
| 2015 | Check exact car5,631 tested | Likely compliant13 tested |
| 2014 | Check exact car5,300 tested | Likely compliant14 tested |
| 2013 | Likely charged3,654 tested | Likely compliant1 tested |
| 2012 | Likely charged3,295 tested | Likely compliant25 tested |
| 2011 | Likely charged8,243 tested | Likely compliant56 tested |
| 2010 | Likely charged7,582 tested | Likely compliant68 tested |
| 2009 | Likely charged4,566 tested | Likely compliant84 tested |
| 2008 | Likely charged6,392 tested | Likely compliant79 tested |
| 2007 | Likely charged5,435 tested | Likely compliant57 tested |
| 2006 | Likely charged4,410 tested | Likely compliant38 tested |
| 2005 | Likely charged3,050 tested | Check Euro standard42 tested |
| 2004 | Likely charged2,728 tested | Check Euro standard25 tested |
| 2003 | Likely charged1,958 tested | Check Euro standard63 tested |
| 2002 | Likely charged705 tested | Check Euro standard23 tested |
| 2001 | Likely charged110 tested | – |
| 2000 | Likely charged56 tested | Likely charged6 tested |
| 1999 | Likely charged53 tested | Likely charged10 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Combo
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 (96% of Combos tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Petrol (4% of Combos tested): likely compliant from 2006; 2000 and earlier are likely to be charged.
Combos 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 Vauxhall can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Combos fare at the MOT too: see the Vauxhall Combo MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Vauxhall Combo for London: what the MOT data shows
The Vauxhall Combos in this data were first registered between 1999 and 2021. 2019 was the most common year, with 16,327 tests (15% of the total), and half were registered in 2014 or later.
Combos from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 68% of the time, at an average of 52,220 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 52% of the time with 118,585 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 Combos likely to comply are from 2016. 5,385 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 62% of the time and averaged 86,740 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Combo's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (7.7% of tests); suspension: "fractured or broken" (6.9%); visibility: "does not clear the windscreen effectively" (5.3%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 20.7% of tests.
Overall, 59% of Combos passed first time, well below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 88,990 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Vauxhall models
About this data
Based on 107,188 first MOT tests of the Vauxhall Combo 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 107,188 MOT tests say about the Vauxhall Combo and London's ULEZ.
Is the Vauxhall Combo ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 41% of Combos on the road are likely compliant and 49% 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 Combo years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Combos first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Combo ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Combos from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Combo 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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