Unexpected ULEZ Charge for imported cars

Unexpected ULEZ Charge for imported cars

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Speed Badger

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2,798 posts

120 months

Thursday 3rd August 2023
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Hi all, I have just received a letter from the DVLA informing me my car (2002 DC5 Integra Type R) is non-ULEZ compliant. Puzzled, I checked it and sure enough it comes up as non-compliant. This is because there isn't any EU emissions data at time of first registration due to it being an import. I've checked both a 2002 EP3 Civic Type R and S2000 and they are both compliant.

After a bit of digging , there is something on the ULEZ site that links me to 'register my car' with something called EPC Plc, Euro Parking company or something, looks dodgy but I'm guessing is legit. It asks you to fill in what your car is etc then asks to upload a photo of you logbook for emissions proof, but my logbook is blank where the emissions are. Has anyone else got a letter or checked their (I'm guessing mostly Jap or USA) imports for ULEZ compliance? I don't know how to rectify this, as the car should clearly meet the requirements to go into the ULEZ zone.

Speed Badger

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2,798 posts

120 months

Thursday 3rd August 2023
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No, the DC5 was never officially imported to Europe. I've tried googling car emissions testing but it doesn't really come back with anything useful. I'm kind of at a loss with where to go with this, TFL website is beyond useless if you believe your car should pass the emissions, but doesn't due to being not originally registered in the UK.