London ULEZ Checker: Estimate by Fuel & Registration Date

Pick the fuel and enter the first registration date to see whether a car of that age is likely to meet the ULEZ standard and avoid the £12.50 daily charge, then confirm on TfL’s checker.

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This London ULEZ checker estimates whether a car meets the Ultra Low Emission Zone standard from its fuel and first registration date, and links to TfL’s checker for the definitive answer. London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) covers all London boroughs and runs 24 hours a day, every day except Christmas Day. Cars, motorcycles and vans up to 3.5 tonnes that do not meet the emissions standard pay £12.50 a day to drive in it. This checker gives an estimate from the rules: enter the fuel type and the first registration date (and the Euro standard if you know it) and it says whether a car of that fuel and age is likely to meet the standard. It does not look up registrations. The definitive answer for a real vehicle is TfL’s own ULEZ vehicle checker.
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How to check if a car is ULEZ compliant

  1. Choose the fuel: petrol, diesel, petrol hybrid, diesel hybrid or electric (V5C box P.3).

  2. Enter the first registration date: V5C box B.

  3. Add the Euro standard if you know it: it may be in the V5C, the manufacturer’s certificate of conformity, or the car’s handbook. A known Euro standard gives a firm answer.

  4. Read the estimate: “likely”, “could go either way” or “unlikely” by date; “meets” or “does not meet” when you entered the Euro standard.

  5. Confirm on TfL: enter the registration on TfL’s ULEZ vehicle checker before relying on it.

  6. Check every vehicle you might drive: hire cars, a partner’s car or a van all need checking separately; the charge is per vehicle per day.

  7. Plan payment: if the vehicle does not meet the standard, pay the daily charge through TfL for each day you drive in the zone.

Tip: the Euro standard is about the engine’s emissions approval, not the car’s age, so two cars of the same year and fuel can differ. When the estimate says “could go either way”, only the Euro standard or TfL’s checker can settle it.

The result updates as soon as you change a box.

The ULEZ standards

ULEZ standards by fuel type and registration date

TfL bases compliance on the Euro emissions standard, not on age, tax band or CO2:

  • Petrol cars (hybrids included): Euro 4. Petrol cars registered from 2006 generally meet it, and many from 2001 do too, so 2001–2005 petrol cars are shown as “could go either way”.
  • Diesel cars (hybrids included): Euro 6. Diesel cars registered from September 2015 generally meet it. Some earlier diesels from late 2014 do, so September 2014 – August 2015 is shown as “could go either way”.
  • Electric cars: no tailpipe emissions, so they meet the standard.

Paying the charge

The charge is £12.50 per day, and a charging day runs from midnight to midnight, so a journey from 11:30 pm to 12:30 am counts as two days. Pay by midnight on the third day after the journey or TfL can send a penalty charge notice. The ULEZ is separate from the central London Congestion Charge, which has its own daily charge and hours.

Other Clean Air Zones

Other UK cities run Clean Air Zones with their own vehicle classes and charges; many do not charge private cars at all. Check the city’s own scheme before you travel.

What the Euro standards are

Euro standards are European exhaust emission limits that new vehicles had to meet from set dates. Euro 4 applied to all new petrol cars from 1 January 2006, which is why most petrol cars registered from 2006 meet the ULEZ standard. Euro 6 applied to all new diesel cars registered from 1 September 2015. Some manufacturers met a standard before it became compulsory, which is why some earlier cars comply and why an estimate by date can never be certain.

Why this is an estimate

Motwatch does not see the vehicle’s record. A car can also have been modified, imported, or registered late, which changes the picture. TfL’s checker uses the vehicle’s registration data, so always use it before paying or travelling.

Frequently asked questions

Is my car ULEZ compliant?

This page gives an estimate from fuel and registration date. For a definitive answer enter the registration on TfL’s ULEZ vehicle checker.

How much is the ULEZ charge?

£12.50 a day for cars, motorcycles and vans up to 3.5 tonnes that do not meet the standard.

Are hybrid cars ULEZ compliant?

Hybrids need the same standard as their engine: Euro 4 for petrol hybrids and Euro 6 for diesel hybrids.

Does the ULEZ run at weekends?

Yes. It runs 24 hours a day, every day of the year except Christmas Day (25 December).

Where do I find my car’s Euro standard?

It may be shown on the V5C or the certificate of conformity; if not, TfL’s vehicle checker uses DVLA data for the registration.

Do I pay ULEZ if I only drive through the zone?

Yes. The charge applies to each day a non-compliant vehicle is driven in the zone, however short the journey.

Is the ULEZ the same as the Congestion Charge?

No. They are separate charges. A car can meet the ULEZ standard and still have to pay the Congestion Charge in central London during its hours.

Does the ULEZ apply to motorcycles and vans?

Yes. Motorcycles and vans up to 3.5 tonnes pay the same £12.50 daily charge if they do not meet the standard; this page covers cars.

See all Clean Air Zone and Emissions Tools.

Checked 2026-11-04 on TfL’s Ultra Low Emission Zone page: the daily charge is £12.50 for cars, motorcycles, vans and specialist vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes and minibuses up to 5 tonnes that do not meet the standard and are not exempt.