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ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2018 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1498cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 3 (63% pass rate). It has 83,542 miles on the clock, averaging 14,358 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.5 TSI engine is known for dada and engine management software / act (active cylinder technology) calibration.
MOT & Mileage History for AK18 HMV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 83,542 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 16,788 |
| Average per year | 14,358 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2012–2020), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
DADA
Engine management software / ACT (Active Cylinder Technology) calibration
Faulty ECU mapping causes poor transition between 2- and 4-cylinder modes, leading to hesitation, juddering, or "kangarooing" (RPM drop/stall risk in 1st gear). Cross-model issue in manuals.[1][2][3][4]
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AK18 HMV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1498cc |
| Year | 2018 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AK — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 18 — March 2018 to August 2018 |
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About AK18 HMV
What car is AK18 HMV?
AK18 HMV is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1498cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2018.
What is the mileage of AK18 HMV?
The last recorded mileage for AK18 HMV was 83,542 miles, recorded on 23 May 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AK18 HMV passed its MOT?
AK18 HMV has had 8 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (5 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 23 May 2025.
Is AK18 HMV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AK18 HMV is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is AK18 HMV?
AK18 HMV is approximately 8 years old. Age identifier 18 means registered between 1 March 2018 and 31 August 2018.