Is the Volkswagen Eos ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 13,770 MOT tests, around 45% of Volkswagen Eoses still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 52% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 4%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 55% diesel, 45% petrol. Diesel Eoses in the data are mostly from years that are unlikely to comply. Every petrol Eos in the data (2006 onwards) is likely to be compliant.
- Likely compliant
- 45%
- Likely charged
- 52%
- Depends on the car
- 4%
- MOT tests analysed
- 13,770
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Year and fuel type are a guide. Enter the registration to check that car's own record.
Eos ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Eoses of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel | Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Check exact car200 tested | Likely compliant20 tested |
| 2014 | Check exact car285 tested | Likely compliant52 tested |
| 2013 | Likely charged379 tested | Likely compliant78 tested |
| 2012 | Likely charged286 tested | Likely compliant89 tested |
| 2011 | Likely charged870 tested | Likely compliant507 tested |
| 2010 | Likely charged1,327 tested | Likely compliant783 tested |
| 2009 | Likely charged748 tested | Likely compliant661 tested |
| 2008 | Likely charged1,530 tested | Likely compliant1,357 tested |
| 2007 | Likely charged1,548 tested | Likely compliant1,820 tested |
| 2006 | Likely charged425 tested | Likely compliant796 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Eos
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 (55% of Eoses tested): most cars in our data are from years unlikely to comply.
- Petrol (45% of Eoses tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
Eoses from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (4% 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 Eoses fare at the MOT too: see the Volkswagen Eos MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Volkswagen Eos for London: what the MOT data shows
The Volkswagen Eoses in this data were first registered between 2006 and 2015. 2007 was the most common year, with 3,368 tests (24% of the total), and half were registered in 2008 or later.
Eoses from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 64% of the time, at an average of 95,045 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 65% of the time with 91,880 miles on average.
Whichever year you choose, check the Eos's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were suspension: "fractured or broken" (7.0% of tests) and "ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt" (5.5%); lights and electrics: "not working" (3.6%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 19.9% of tests.
Overall, 65% of Eoses passed first time, noticeably below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 92,101 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Volkswagen models
About this data
Based on 13,770 first MOT tests of the Volkswagen Eos 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 13,770 MOT tests say about the Volkswagen Eos and London's ULEZ.
Is the Volkswagen Eos ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 45% of Eoses on the road are likely compliant and 52% 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 Eos years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Eoses first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Eos ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Eoses from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Eos 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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