Is the Volkswagen Lupo ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 6,876 MOT tests, around 0% of Volkswagen Lupos still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 29% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 71%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 89% petrol, 11% diesel. Petrol Lupos in the data are mostly from years that are unlikely to comply. Diesel Lupos in the data are mostly from years that are unlikely to comply.
- Likely compliant
- 0%
- Likely charged
- 29%
- Depends on the car
- 71%
- MOT tests analysed
- 6,876
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Year and fuel type are a guide. Enter the registration to check that car's own record.
Lupo ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Lupos of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Check Euro standard416 tested | Likely charged47 tested |
| 2004 | Check Euro standard1,019 tested | Likely charged133 tested |
| 2003 | Check Euro standard1,024 tested | Likely charged131 tested |
| 2002 | Check Euro standard1,401 tested | Likely charged219 tested |
| 2001 | Check Euro standard1,041 tested | Likely charged160 tested |
| 2000 | Likely charged799 tested | Likely charged58 tested |
| 1999 | Likely charged378 tested | Likely charged41 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Lupo
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 (89% of Lupos tested): most cars in our data are from years unlikely to comply.
- Diesel (11% of Lupos tested): most cars in our data are from years unlikely to comply.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Lupos fare at the MOT too: see the Volkswagen Lupo MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Volkswagen Lupo for London: what the MOT data shows
The Volkswagen Lupos in this data were first registered between 1999 and 2005. 2002 was the most common year, with 1,620 tests (24% of the total), and half were registered in 2002 or later.
Almost every Lupo in the data is from a year likely to comply, so age and condition matter more than ULEZ when choosing one. The newest (2005) passed first time 66% of the time at 77,225 miles on average, and the oldest (1999) passed 58% at 87,422 miles.
Whichever year you choose, check the Lupo's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (8.3% of tests) and "projected beam image is obviously incorrect" (4.6%); body and structure: "has a major leak of exhaust gases" (4.3%). The most frequent advisory was "pin or bush excessively worn", on 15.8% of tests.
Overall, 60% of Lupos passed first time, well below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 86,747 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Volkswagen models
About this data
Based on 6,876 first MOT tests of the Volkswagen Lupo 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 6,876 MOT tests say about the Volkswagen Lupo and London's ULEZ.
Is the Volkswagen Lupo ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 0% of Lupos on the road are likely compliant and 29% 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 Lupo years are ULEZ compliant?
The petrol cars in our data are older than 2006, so many won't comply. Check the exact vehicle's Euro standard.
Is a diesel Lupo ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Lupos from 2005 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Lupo 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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