Is the Volkswagen Jetta ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 15,432 MOT tests, around 19% of Volkswagen Jettas still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 68% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 13%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 84% diesel, 16% petrol. Diesel Jettas are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged. Petrol Jettas are generally compliant from 2006, while petrol cars from 1991 or earlier are likely to be charged.
- Likely compliant
- 19%
- Likely charged
- 68%
- Depends on the car
- 13%
- MOT tests analysed
- 15,432
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Year and fuel type are a guide. Enter the registration to check that car's own record.
Jetta ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Jettas of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel | Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Likely compliant186 tested | Likely compliant166 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant616 tested | Likely compliant184 tested |
| 2015 | Check exact car940 tested | Likely compliant236 tested |
| 2014 | Check exact car1,012 tested | Likely compliant49 tested |
| 2013 | Likely charged1,054 tested | Likely compliant72 tested |
| 2012 | Likely charged1,182 tested | Likely compliant98 tested |
| 2011 | Likely charged935 tested | Likely compliant66 tested |
| 2010 | Likely charged609 tested | Likely compliant138 tested |
| 2009 | Likely charged933 tested | Likely compliant299 tested |
| 2008 | Likely charged1,622 tested | Likely compliant229 tested |
| 2007 | Likely charged2,229 tested | Likely compliant330 tested |
| 2006 | Likely charged1,612 tested | Likely compliant283 tested |
| 1991 | Likely charged7 tested | Likely charged58 tested |
| 1990 | Likely charged5 tested | Likely charged54 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Jetta
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 (84% of Jettas tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Petrol (16% of Jettas tested): likely compliant from 2006; 1991 and earlier are likely to be charged.
Jettas from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (13% 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 Jettas fare at the MOT too: see the Volkswagen Jetta MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Volkswagen Jetta for London: what the MOT data shows
The Volkswagen Jettas in this data were first registered between 1990 and 2017. 2007 was the most common year, with 2,559 tests (17% of the total), and half were registered in 2009 or later.
Jettas from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 68% of the time, at an average of 93,523 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 62% of the time with 119,607 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 Jettas likely to comply are from 2016. 616 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 76% of the time and averaged 65,242 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
On a budget, the oldest petrol Jettas likely to comply are from 2006. 283 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 59% of the time and averaged 134,191 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Jetta's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were suspension: "fractured or broken" (6.3% of tests) and "ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt" (4.2%); lights and electrics: "not working" (4.7%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 18.2% of tests.
Overall, 65% of Jettas passed first time, noticeably below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 109,292 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
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About this data
Based on 15,432 first MOT tests of the Volkswagen Jetta 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 15,432 MOT tests say about the Volkswagen Jetta and London's ULEZ.
Is the Volkswagen Jetta ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 19% of Jettas on the road are likely compliant and 68% 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 Jetta years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Jettas first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Jetta ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Jettas from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Jetta 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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