Is the Volkswagen Touareg ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 37,548 MOT tests, around 37% of Volkswagen Touaregs still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 42% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 20%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 97% diesel. Diesel Touaregs are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
- Likely compliant
- 37%
- Likely charged
- 42%
- Depends on the car
- 20%
- MOT tests analysed
- 37,548
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Touareg ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Touaregs of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel | Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Likely compliant84 tested | Likely compliant11 tested |
| 2020 | Likely compliant1,681 tested | Likely compliant343 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant2,876 tested | Likely compliant131 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant1,562 tested | – |
| 2017 | Likely compliant3,278 tested | – |
| 2016 | Likely compliant3,889 tested | Likely compliant1 tested |
| 2015 | Check exact car4,175 tested | Likely compliant2 tested |
| 2014 | Check exact car3,137 tested | Likely compliant2 tested |
| 2013 | Likely charged2,375 tested | Likely compliant5 tested |
| 2012 | Likely charged1,936 tested | Likely compliant14 tested |
| 2011 | Likely charged1,752 tested | Likely compliant19 tested |
| 2010 | Likely charged771 tested | Likely compliant10 tested |
| 2009 | Likely charged1,180 tested | Likely compliant15 tested |
| 2008 | Likely charged1,585 tested | Likely compliant20 tested |
| 2007 | Likely charged2,195 tested | Likely compliant53 tested |
| 2006 | Likely charged1,946 tested | Likely compliant46 tested |
| 2005 | Likely charged1,342 tested | Check Euro standard69 tested |
| 2004 | Likely charged625 tested | Check Euro standard162 tested |
| 2003 | Likely charged93 tested | Check Euro standard118 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Touareg
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 (97% of Touaregs tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Petrol (3% of Touaregs tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
Touaregs from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (20% 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 Touaregs fare at the MOT too: see the Volkswagen Touareg MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Volkswagen Touareg for London: what the MOT data shows
The Volkswagen Touaregs in this data were first registered between 2003 and 2021. 2015 was the most common year, with 4,177 tests (11% of the total), and half were registered in 2014 or later.
Touaregs from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 83% of the time, at an average of 51,809 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 69% of the time with 123,569 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 Touaregs likely to comply are from 2016. 3,889 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 78% of the time and averaged 67,012 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Touareg's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (5.9% of tests); suspension: "fractured or broken" (5.8%); tyres: "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm" (2.2%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 16.3% of tests.
Overall, 76% of Touaregs passed first time, noticeably above the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 88,285 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
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About this data
Based on 37,548 first MOT tests of the Volkswagen Touareg 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 37,548 MOT tests say about the Volkswagen Touareg and London's ULEZ.
Is the Volkswagen Touareg ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 37% of Touaregs on the road are likely compliant and 42% 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 Touareg years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Touaregs first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Touareg ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Touaregs from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Touareg 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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