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AY18 XPJ

2018 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1498cc

Blue Registered in Ipswich, Anglia · 8 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2018
FuelPetrol
Engine1498cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£190

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.

MOT & Mileage History for AY18 XPJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
63,468
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2021
75%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 2 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
7,315

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading63,468 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,035
Average per year7,315
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AY18 XPJ 27k36k45k54k63k '21'26'23

Check AY18 XPJ

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage63,468 miles
Since last MOT+8,035 miles
PASS
Mileage55,433 miles
Since last MOT+7,726 miles
PASS
Mileage47,707 miles
Since last MOT+6,446 miles
PASS
Mileage41,261 miles
Since last MOT+7,463 miles
PASS
Mileage33,798 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,797 miles
Since last MOT+6,336 miles
PASS
Mileage27,461 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,461 miles

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Engine management software / ACT (Active Cylinder Technology) calibration

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY18 XPJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1498cc
Year2018
First registered
Area codeAY — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier18 — March 2018 to August 2018

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About AY18 XPJ

What car is AY18 XPJ?

AY18 XPJ is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1498cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2018.

What is the mileage of AY18 XPJ?

The last recorded mileage for AY18 XPJ was 63,468 miles, recorded on 13 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AY18 XPJ passed its MOT?

AY18 XPJ has had 8 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (6 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 13 Jan 2026.

Is AY18 XPJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AY18 XPJ 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 AY18 XPJ?

AY18 XPJ is approximately 8 years old. Age identifier 18 means registered between 1 March 2018 and 31 August 2018.