Is the Volkswagen Arteon ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 6,563 MOT tests, around 100% of Volkswagen Arteons still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 0% are likely to be charged.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 59% petrol, 41% diesel. Every petrol Arteon in the data (2017 onwards) is likely to be compliant. Every diesel Arteon in the data (2017 onwards) is likely to be compliant.
- Likely compliant
- 100%
- Likely charged
- 0%
- Depends on the car
- 0%
- MOT tests analysed
- 6,563
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Arteon ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Arteons of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Likely compliant1,099 tested | Likely compliant409 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant1,271 tested | Likely compliant1,108 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant1,081 tested | Likely compliant1,010 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant397 tested | Likely compliant137 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Arteon
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 (59% of Arteons tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
- Diesel (41% of Arteons tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Arteons fare at the MOT too: see the Volkswagen Arteon MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Volkswagen Arteon for London: what the MOT data shows
The Volkswagen Arteons in this data were first registered between 2017 and 2020. 2019 was the most common year, with 2,379 tests (37% of the total), and half were registered in 2019 or later.
Every Arteon in the data is from a year likely to comply, so age and condition matter more than ULEZ when choosing one. The newest (2020) passed first time 86% of the time at 29,703 miles on average, and the oldest (2017) passed 89% at 53,230 miles.
Whichever year you choose, check the Arteon's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were tyres: "has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords" (2.6% of tests) and "has ply or cords exposed" (2.5%); suspension: "has a serious fluid leak" (1.3%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 13.0% of tests.
Overall, 87% of Arteons passed first time, well above the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 41,558 miles on average, fewer than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
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About this data
Based on 6,563 first MOT tests of the Volkswagen Arteon 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 6,563 MOT tests say about the Volkswagen Arteon and London's ULEZ.
Is the Volkswagen Arteon ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 100% of Arteons on the road are likely compliant and 0% 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 Arteon years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Arteons first registered from 2017 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Arteon ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015.
How can I check if a specific Arteon 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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