Check your euro standard EASY - https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/ultra-low-emissio

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Fri 8 Jun 2018 15:03
Check your euro standard EASY - https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/ultra-low-emissio - oldroverboy.

tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/ultra-low-emission-zone/v...z

Just checking for a friend , so checked mine

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Fri 8 Jun 2018 16:29
Check your euro standard EASY - https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/ultra-low-emissio - Engineer Andy

Very useful - thanks. Glad mine (Euro 4 petrol) can drive in the zone (if its still alive by then - hopefully) if I need to (seldomly).

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Fri 8 Jun 2018 22:03
Check your euro standard EASY - https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/ultra-low-emissio - Miniman777

I'm not sure if TfL info being accessed is correct or my understanding is wrong.

According to TfL (tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/ultra-low-emission-zone/c...z) minimum standard is Euro 6 for diesel.

My car is Euro 6 (Reg 28/10/2015 reg Juke 1.5 dci, so post Sept 1 deadline), HPI website checker (www.hpi.co.uk/content/diesel-news-the-future-of-di.../) confirms it is Euro 6 spec, yet TfL vehicle checker says I will need to pay ULEZ charge. I've emailed them.....

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Sat 9 Jun 2018 10:50
Check your euro standard EASY - https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/ultra-low-emissio - Engineer Andy

It may apply to either when a car is first built or, if registered abroad before doing so in the UK first registration anywhere. Just a guess, as it's more likely they've got it wrong as you say.

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Sat 9 Jun 2018 14:56
Check your euro standard EASY - https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/ultra-low-emissio - FP

Thank you, ORB.

Checked and my Mazda CX-5 (Petrol Euro 4) is exempt. I've also checked the map of the area. Not sure whether I'll ever go in the present ELZ. However, after it's expanded in 2021 I suppose it's possible.

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Mon 11 Jun 2018 23:09
Check your euro standard EASY - https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/ultra-low-emissio - Miniman777

Much to my amazement, TfL has replied. An extract of their letter said:

If you believe this information is incorrect we would encourage you to send us a copy of the vehicle' s Conformity Certificate. Alternatively you may wish to contact the vehicle manufacturer's homologation department.

They will need to provide you with a letter signed by a named individual from the homologation department which contains the following information

- vehicle registration mark (VRM)
- vehicle identification number (VIN)
- euro standard the vehicle was manufactured to - Fuel Type
- Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) value
and
- Particulate matter (PM) value (if diesel)

Clearly TfL is not using the latest information as some previous models of this car were Euro 5, or TfL is simply not up to speed so they assume all are Euro 5. This car is Euro 6.

I've passed it to the leasing company, but I would still have to pay penalties, so it's in my interests to get it sorted.

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Tue 12 Jun 2018 09:57
Check your euro standard EASY - https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/ultra-low-emissio - Bromptonaut

It's not impossible that the wrong information is coming from DVLA. There have been examples quoted on this forum in past of wrong engine or even body type being input when vehicle is first registered.

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