Is the Volkswagen Tiguan ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 218,583 MOT tests, around 64% of Volkswagen Tiguans still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 20% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 16%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 79% diesel, 21% petrol. Diesel Tiguans are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged. Every petrol Tiguan in the data (2008 onwards) is likely to be compliant.
- Likely compliant
- 64%
- Likely charged
- 20%
- Depends on the car
- 16%
- MOT tests analysed
- 218,583
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Tiguan ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Tiguans of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel | Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Likely compliant275 tested | Likely compliant785 tested |
| 2020 | Likely compliant11,088 tested | Likely compliant13,791 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant20,745 tested | Likely compliant14,524 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant21,341 tested | Likely compliant8,388 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant22,655 tested | Likely compliant3,905 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant17,724 tested | Likely compliant965 tested |
| 2015 | Check exact car19,812 tested | Likely compliant304 tested |
| 2014 | Check exact car15,090 tested | Likely compliant452 tested |
| 2013 | Likely charged12,052 tested | Likely compliant377 tested |
| 2012 | Likely charged8,892 tested | Likely compliant328 tested |
| 2011 | Likely charged6,633 tested | Likely compliant387 tested |
| 2010 | Likely charged6,516 tested | Likely compliant383 tested |
| 2009 | Likely charged6,153 tested | Likely compliant394 tested |
| 2008 | Likely charged4,314 tested | Likely compliant261 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Tiguan
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 (79% of Tiguans tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Petrol (21% of Tiguans tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
Tiguans from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (16% 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 Tiguans fare at the MOT too: see the Volkswagen Tiguan MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Volkswagen Tiguan for London: what the MOT data shows
The Volkswagen Tiguans in this data were first registered between 2008 and 2021. 2019 was the most common year, with 35,269 tests (16% of the total), and half were registered in 2017 or later.
Tiguans from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 87% of the time, at an average of 43,274 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 68% of the time with 102,430 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 Tiguans likely to comply are from 2016. 17,724 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 85% of the time and averaged 60,769 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Tiguan's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were tyres: "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm" (2.5% of tests); suspension: "fractured or broken" (2.5%) and "pin or bush excessively worn" (2.0%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 15.7% of tests.
Overall, 82% of Tiguans passed first time, well above the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 59,864 miles on average, fewer than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
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About this data
Based on 218,583 first MOT tests of the Volkswagen Tiguan 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 218,583 MOT tests say about the Volkswagen Tiguan and London's ULEZ.
Is the Volkswagen Tiguan ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 64% of Tiguans on the road are likely compliant and 20% 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 Tiguan years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Tiguans first registered from 2008 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Tiguan ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Tiguans from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Tiguan 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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