Epsom, Surrey, is not in the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ). While the ULEZ boundary extends to the Greater London border, covering nearby areas like Chessington and Sutton, it stops just short of Epsom. The town is located outside the zone, although it borders the expanded ULEZ area.
Since its expansion on 29 August 2023, the ULEZ covers the majority of land within the M25 (including Heathrow Airport). It stretches as far north as Enfield, east to Rainham, west to Uxbridge and south to Croydon, but some areas, such as Chigwell, Epsom and Watford, aren't affected.
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Hobbledown Epsom sits just outside the ULEZ (Ultra Low Emission Zone). If you're planning to visit, it's important to check if your vehicle meets the ULEZ standards to avoid any charges. For more information regarding the ULEZ zone, you can visit the Transport for London website at tfl.gov.uk.
From 29 August, the Ulez was expanded to cover the whole of London, bordering several areas of Surrey and Kent. Surrey County Council (SCC) launched a legal challenge to the expansion, taking it to the High Court. But a ruling in July determined there was no legal impediment to the expansion.
Yes, you do need to pay the £12.50 ULEZ charge for Heathrow Airport if your vehicle isn't compliant with the emissions standards, as the airport is within the expanded Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) for Greater London, effective from August 2023, and the charge applies for driving in the zone 24/7 (except Christmas Day). You'll pay this fee in addition to any other airport drop-off/pick-up charges if your vehicle doesn't meet the ULEZ criteria.
You may need to pay a daily charge to drive in Bath's Clean Air Zone if your vehicle does not meet emission standards. Charges do not apply to cars or motorbikes unless it is a taxi or private hire vehicle.
A car is exempt from ULEZ if it's a historic vehicle, meaning it's either built before 1 January 1973, or it's over 40 years old and registered with the DVLA in the 'Historic' tax class, which is a rolling system that qualifies newer vehicles annually (e.g., cars built before 1986 were eligible in 2026). This historic tax class exemption applies to both private and some commercial vehicles but requires applying to the DVLA, and vehicles must not be used commercially.
Blue badge holders will need to pay the ULEZ charge unless their non-compliant vehicle qualifies for one of the following 3 grace periods. We've provided a brief summary of these grace periods here, but you should visit our discounts and exemptions page for full details, eligibility criteria and the online application.
Zone 9 consists of Amersham, Brentwood and Chesham. Cuffley and Epsom are technically in this zone (for capping purposes only), but not publicised as such due to cheaper paper fares on weekly, monthly and annual tickets.
The ULEZ (Ultra Low Emission Zone) boundary in London covers all London boroughs up to (but not including) the M25 motorway, operating 24/7 except Christmas Day, requiring a £12.50 daily charge for non-compliant vehicles to improve air quality, with detailed road specifics available on the Transport for London (TfL) website.
Like petrol vehicles, most newer diesel vehicles are ULEZ-compliant. The majority of diesel cars registered after September 2015 meet Euro 6 standards – and therefore, also meet the current ULEZ emissions standards, though some earlier models do too.
Under the current rules a car does not become exempt from Vehicle Tax until it is at least 40 years old. There are vehicles within the 20 to 40 year age bracket that are well loved, modern classics and without a reduction in tax, we may see these vehicles disappear from our roads.
Yes, you do need to pay the £12.50 ULEZ charge for Heathrow Airport if your vehicle isn't compliant with the emissions standards, as the airport is within the expanded Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) for Greater London, effective from August 2023, and the charge applies for driving in the zone 24/7 (except Christmas Day). You'll pay this fee in addition to any other airport drop-off/pick-up charges if your vehicle doesn't meet the ULEZ criteria.
There is no official grace period for an expired MOT in the UK; driving or parking on the road with an expired certificate is illegal and risks fines, points, and invalidating insurance, but you can drive to a pre-booked MOT test or repair appointment as the only exception, as long as you can prove the booking. You can get your MOT up to a month before it expires and keep the same renewal date, or get it earlier and change the renewal date.
