Is the Volkswagen Caravelle ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 18,696 MOT tests, around 22% of Volkswagen Caravelles still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 70% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 8%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 85% diesel, 15% petrol. Diesel Caravelles are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged. Petrol Caravelles are generally compliant from 2006, while petrol cars from 2000 or earlier are likely to be charged.
- Likely compliant
- 22%
- Likely charged
- 70%
- Depends on the car
- 8%
- MOT tests analysed
- 18,696
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Caravelle ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Caravelles of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel | Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Likely compliant651 tested | – |
| 2019 | Likely compliant815 tested | – |
| 2018 | Likely compliant622 tested | Likely compliant45 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant891 tested | Likely compliant83 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant997 tested | Likely compliant10 tested |
| 2015 | Check exact car717 tested | Likely compliant4 tested |
| 2014 | Check exact car620 tested | Likely compliant2 tested |
| 2013 | Likely charged695 tested | Likely compliant2 tested |
| 2012 | Likely charged814 tested | Likely compliant6 tested |
| 2011 | Likely charged651 tested | Likely compliant5 tested |
| 2010 | Likely charged607 tested | Likely compliant6 tested |
| 2009 | Likely charged397 tested | Likely compliant9 tested |
| 2008 | Likely charged556 tested | Likely compliant13 tested |
| 2007 | Likely charged568 tested | Likely compliant16 tested |
| 2006 | Likely charged595 tested | Likely compliant17 tested |
| 2005 | Likely charged673 tested | Check Euro standard11 tested |
| 2004 | Likely charged520 tested | Check Euro standard13 tested |
| 2003 | Likely charged591 tested | Check Euro standard7 tested |
| 2002 | Likely charged707 tested | Check Euro standard22 tested |
| 2001 | Likely charged638 tested | Check Euro standard24 tested |
| 2000 | Likely charged535 tested | Likely charged31 tested |
| 1999 | Likely charged358 tested | Likely charged50 tested |
| 1998 | Likely charged357 tested | Likely charged66 tested |
| 1997 | Likely charged299 tested | Likely charged110 tested |
| 1996 | Likely charged235 tested | Likely charged64 tested |
| 1995 | Likely charged258 tested | Likely charged60 tested |
| 1994 | Likely charged211 tested | Likely charged30 tested |
| 1993 | Likely charged45 tested | Likely charged40 tested |
| 1992 | Likely charged34 tested | Likely charged31 tested |
| 1991 | Likely charged22 tested | Likely charged36 tested |
| 1990 | Likely charged21 tested | Likely charged58 tested |
| 1989 | Likely charged19 tested | Likely charged204 tested |
| 1988 | Likely charged23 tested | Likely charged389 tested |
| 1987 | Likely charged13 tested | Likely charged326 tested |
| 1986 | Likely charged19 tested | Likely charged321 tested |
| 1985 | Likely charged13 tested | Likely charged331 tested |
| 1984 | Likely charged13 tested | Likely charged271 tested |
| 1983 | Likely charged9 tested | Likely charged88 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Caravelle
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 (85% of Caravelles tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Petrol (15% of Caravelles tested): likely compliant from 2006; 2000 and earlier are likely to be charged.
Caravelles from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (8% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or Volkswagen can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Caravelles fare at the MOT too: see the Volkswagen Caravelle MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Volkswagen Caravelle for London: what the MOT data shows
The Volkswagen Caravelles in this data were first registered between 1983 and 2020. 2016 was the most common year, with 1,007 tests (5% of the total), and half were registered in 2007 or later.
Caravelles from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 80% of the time, at an average of 54,895 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 59% of the time with 146,582 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 Caravelles likely to comply are from 2016. 997 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 76% of the time and averaged 72,462 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Caravelle's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (7.8% of tests); suspension: "fractured or broken" (3.0%); brakes: "efficiency below requirements" (2.9%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 14.3% of tests.
Overall, 65% of Caravelles passed first time, noticeably below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 121,160 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
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About this data
Based on 18,696 first MOT tests of the Volkswagen Caravelle 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 18,696 MOT tests say about the Volkswagen Caravelle and London's ULEZ.
Is the Volkswagen Caravelle ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 22% of Caravelles on the road are likely compliant and 70% 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 Caravelle years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Caravelles first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Caravelle ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Caravelles from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Caravelle 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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