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Re: Inspection?
Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2025 12:53 pm
by mrs.smith2012
So according to my research the ULEZ exemption goes on tax class not engine size… and as the engine has been swapped to one that is still in the same ‘family’ she should technically be okay….
Re: Inspection?
Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2025 1:17 pm
by ndevans
I stand corrected, I have looked at the ULEZ checker and it IS ULEZ exempt.
But as I say, DVSA have only been notified of the change in engine CC in the last few days, and I have not yet received the new V5.
Re: Inspection?
Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2025 1:19 pm
by svenedin
mrs.smith2012 wrote: ↑Wed Dec 03, 2025 12:53 pm
So according to my research the ULEZ exemption goes on tax class not engine size… and as the engine has been swapped to one that is still in the same ‘family’ she should technically be okay….
Vehicles with "Historic Vehicle" tax class are exempt from the London ULEZ charge.
A slightly larger engine of the same A-series family does not affect the Historic Tax class.
Stephen
Re: Inspection?
Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2025 1:45 pm
by Chief
When I put in my number plate it said I was ULEZ compliant (and thanked me for driving a non-polluting vehicle
) and had no daily fee to pay, but said I would be applicable for some bridge/tunnel charge and a charge for driving within the Center of London.
Re: Inspection?
Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2025 1:55 pm
by svenedin
Chief wrote: ↑Wed Dec 03, 2025 1:45 pm
When I put in my number plate it said I was ULEZ compliant (and thanked me for driving a non-polluting vehicle
) and had no daily fee to pay, but said I would be applicable for some bridge/tunnel charge and a charge for driving within the Center of London.
Yes. If the car has Historic Vehicle tax class it is London ULEZ exempt but it is NOT exempt from the London congestion charge.
Stephen
Re: Inspection?
Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2025 2:49 pm
by mrs.smith2012
Well I have no plans or driving into London so that’s fine! But we are just outside of London so every possibility that ULEZ may extend to our town in the near future… I was quite scared for a bit.
Thanks for clarifying that!
Re: Inspection?
Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2025 3:29 pm
by mike1864
And remember it will be exempt from needing an MOT.
But it will not be exempt from the requirement to keep it in a roadworthy condition; for which an MOT Pass is evidence; albeit only for that one (Test) moment in time; not for the following 364 days.
As discussed elsewhere, many Minor owners prefer to MOT their cars annually. For £50, it's a bargain safety check.
Re: Inspection?
Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2025 3:43 pm
by mrs.smith2012
mike1864 wrote: ↑Wed Dec 03, 2025 3:29 pm
And remember it will be exempt from needing an MOT.
But it will not be exempt from the requirement to keep it in a roadworthy condition; for which an MOT Pass is evidence; albeit only for that one (Test) moment in time; not for the following 364 days.
As discussed elsewhere, many Minor owners prefer to MOT their cars annually. For £50, it's a bargain safety check.
Oh I will most definitely be MOTing mine, especially as I plan to use her as a daily! Thankfully there is a very good garage near me with two old school mechanics who actually know how a classic works!
Re: Inspection?
Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2025 4:55 pm
by simmitc
The official TFL website
https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/ultra- ... his-page-6 states:
Historic vehicles
Two categories of historic vehicles are exempt from ULEZ:
All vehicles built before 1 January 1973
Vehicles over 40 years old that have been successfully registered with the DVLA for a historic vehicle tax class
If your vehicle meets the above criteria but is registered outside the UK, it is also exempt, but you will need to register it with us before travelling in the zone.
All factory produced Minors were built before the end of 1971, therefore all Minors are exempt from ULEZ. No problem.
Re: Inspection?
Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2025 6:03 pm
by mrs.smith2012
That is SUCH a relief!
Re: Inspection?
Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2025 6:23 pm
by exlkrs
May I be blunt? GET IT BOUGHT!!!
Re: Inspection?
Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2025 7:27 am
by stuffedpike20
exlkrs wrote: ↑Wed Dec 03, 2025 6:23 pm
May I be blunt? GET IT BOUGHT!!!
+1
Re: Inspection?
Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2025 1:26 pm
by mrs.smith2012
exlkrs wrote: ↑Wed Dec 03, 2025 6:23 pm
May I be blunt? GET IT BOUGHT!!!
Lol I’m going on Sunday, seller knows I want her
