Is the Vauxhall Vivaro ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 184,354 MOT tests, around 35% of Vauxhall Vivaros still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 46% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 19%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 100% diesel. Diesel Vivaros are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
- Likely compliant
- 35%
- Likely charged
- 46%
- Depends on the car
- 19%
- MOT tests analysed
- 184,354
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Vivaro ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Vivaros of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel |
|---|---|
| 2021 | Likely compliant429 tested |
| 2020 | Likely compliant10,198 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant10,125 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant11,677 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant12,537 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant19,635 tested |
| 2015 | Check exact car22,401 tested |
| 2014 | Check exact car13,025 tested |
| 2013 | Likely charged10,416 tested |
| 2012 | Likely charged9,095 tested |
| 2011 | Likely charged11,219 tested |
| 2010 | Likely charged6,906 tested |
| 2009 | Likely charged4,489 tested |
| 2008 | Likely charged9,304 tested |
| 2007 | Likely charged9,469 tested |
| 2006 | Likely charged8,325 tested |
| 2005 | Likely charged6,717 tested |
| 2004 | Likely charged4,733 tested |
| 2003 | Likely charged2,448 tested |
| 2002 | Likely charged964 tested |
| 2001 | Likely charged93 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Vivaro
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Diesel (100% of Vivaros tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
Vivaros from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (19% 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 Vivaros fare at the MOT too: see the Vauxhall Vivaro MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Vauxhall Vivaro for London: what the MOT data shows
The Vauxhall Vivaros in this data were first registered between 2001 and 2021. 2015 was the most common year, with 22,401 tests (12% of the total), and half were registered in 2014 or later.
Vivaros from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 69% of the time, at an average of 72,125 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 47% of the time with 144,781 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 Vivaros likely to comply are from 2016. 19,635 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 63% of the time and averaged 88,381 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Vivaro's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (10.1% of tests); steering: "ball joint has excessive play" (9.2%); suspension: "ball joint excessively worn" (9.2%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 14.8% of tests.
Overall, 57% of Vivaros passed first time, well below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 111,829 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Vauxhall models
About this data
Based on 184,354 first MOT tests of the Vauxhall Vivaro 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 184,354 MOT tests say about the Vauxhall Vivaro and London's ULEZ.
Is the Vauxhall Vivaro ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 35% of Vivaros on the road are likely compliant and 46% likely to be charged. Diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Is a diesel Vivaro ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Vivaros from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Vivaro 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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