Hello - I’ve just bought a 66 registration Transporter. It checks as ULEZ compliant on the TfL website, but it’s actually a Euro 5 engine. I know that from the seller, various car check websites and the emissions values on the V5. I was told by the previous owner that it qualifies for Ulez despite being Euro 6 because of the Bluemotion Tech. Everything online confirmed that vans registered from Sep 2016 had to comply with Euro 6 standard or equivalent. I’m not actively seeking to start paying the Ulez charge - but I’ve got nagging doubts about why it’s Euro 5 and whether a TfL website update will turn it non compliant overnight. Does anyone know if VW got an exemption to register some Euro 5 engines in Sept 2016? Or whether it modified some of its old stock to meet the new standards? Many thanks.
Our T6 was manufactured on the 14th April 2016 and has no Adblue, it's a 140ps engine (CAAC) and is London LEZ & ULEZ compliant, it was first registered on 29th September 2016.
and other areas.
I guess there are quite a number of T6s that fell into this category and registration period.
and other areas.
I guess there are quite a number of T6s that fell into this category and registration period.
My Euro 5 with bluemotion was registered
April 2016 but would charged ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Which engine does your van have and when was it manufactured (not first registered)?
Big scam in IMHO.
Do you know when it was made? If not post a picture (or DM me ) of the VIN sticker on the door pillar.
Thanks for your messages. Does the V5 say when manufactured? I separately researched that there are such things as “derogations” for end of series vehicles. From what I can surmise, the manufacturers were given exceptions to register non Euro 6 diesels even with 66 plates as long as it wasn’t more than 10% of their sales….
www.vehicle-certification-agency.gov.uk
Vehicle Certification Agency
When legislation standards change and new legislation comes into play, it is still possible to apply for an End of Series - simply complete the forms below.
www.vehicle-certification-agency.gov.uk
No the V5C does not give a manufacturing date, as a quick answer drop me e PM with a picture of the VIN sticker on the door pillar. Otherwise drop @Pauly a copy of the VIN and he will send you a Car Data Print of your vehicle.Thanks for your messages. Does the V5 say when manufactured? I separately researched that there are such things as “derogations” for end of series vehicles. From what I can surmise, the manufacturers were given exceptions to register non Euro 6 diesels even with 66 plates as long as it wasn’t more than 10% of their sales….
Vehicle Certification Agency
When legislation standards change and new legislation comes into play, it is still possible to apply for an End of Series - simply complete the forms below.
John A
VCDS User
Interesting read that
Mine is Registered April 2016 and is the same as yours - Highline BMT with EU5 140 and is not exempt from ULEZ.
My 16 plate is Euro 5 and chargeable, has no Adblue, it's also a 140ps engine (CAAC) and is NOT London LEZ & ULEZ compliant, it was first registered on 1st July 2016.
Same engine. Doesnt make any sense but there you are
VW transitioned from Euro 5 to Euro 6 during the summer shutdown July/August 2016. Anything manufactured after that time was Euro6 (MY17), obviously there was some old stock in the system sold in the autumn of that year that may still have been euro5.
