Ways to check if a truck is Euro 6?

[Jimmy Recard]

Hi guys,

I’ve been used lorry shopping today and struck a deal on an Axor, assuming I can independently confirm it’s a Euro 6 truck.

It says BlueTec 5 on the cab, which made me think it’s Euro 5 but the dealer was adamant it’s Euro 6. I’ve looked up the cut off dates and it’s a 14 plate so it seems it should be E6. Does anyone know a way to confirm? Or maybe it must be E6 to get a 14 plate?

Many thanks

[Saleen836]

Out the reg. no. in here....
https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/ultra-low-emissio...

[Jimmy Recard]

Saleen836 said:

Out the reg. no. in here....
https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/ultra-low-emissio...

Thanks Saleen, it comes back as ULEZ compliant so I think it must be Euro 6?

[Saleen836]

Jimmy Recard said:

Saleen836 said:

Out the reg. no. in here....
https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/ultra-low-emissio...

Thanks Saleen, it comes back as ULEZ compliant so I think it must be Euro 6?

That is my understanding, I checked my '12 plate Astravan and that isn't complient so if I drive into the zone it will cost me £12.50 a day

[twing]

Sorry I'm late but this one https://www.hpi.co.uk/content/diesel-news-the-futu...
is a bit more accurate. The TFL one doesn't use emissions, just age of vehicle. If they start checking at a later date there will be a lot of pissed off owners

[iDave]

The tfl checker is useless and only goes by year registered. My works van is a 66 plate and 2016 was the year euro 6 engines were being fitted but I know for certain mine is a euro 5, but tfl tell me I am compliant!
I can see a lot of miss informed drivers getting fined!

[bigwheel]

iDave said:

The tfl checker is useless and only goes by year registered. My works van is a 66 plate and 2016 was the year euro 6 engines were being fitted but I know for certain mine is a euro 5, but tfl tell me I am compliant!
I can see a lot of miss informed drivers getting fined!

Aren't the fines generated by the registration plate?

[italianjob1275]

Axor?

Yuck. I’m guessing you’re not going to be driving it? Cheap nasty things.

[Jimmy Recard]

italianjob1275 said:

Axor?

Yuck. I’m guessing you’re not going to be driving it? Cheap nasty things.

Sometimes, maybe!

[twing]

Out of interest did my link show 5 or 6?

[Jimmy Recard]

twing said:

Out of interest did my link show 5 or 6?

“Result not available”

I think that checker will be for cars though, as the dates given in the guidelines are for car Euro standards

[twing]

Works for vans so I guessed would bee ok for heavies. Can you get a copy of V5 & check emission levels?

[Jimmy Recard]

twing said:

Works for vans so I guessed would bee ok for heavies. Can you get a copy of V5 & check emission levels?

I believe it to be Euro 6 and gave them a cheque for it yesterday, so I hope it is!

I’ll have a look at documents when it gets here

[pja]

Bit late jumping on the thread as the deal is done, but a Bluetech 5 is Euro5 & Bluetech 6 is Euro6
Clue is in the title!

Is it new or old shape?