Vehicle summary
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 7 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing once (86% pass rate). It has 43,100 miles on the clock, averaging 2,724 miles per year, well below 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 BF18 TPU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 43,100 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,147 |
| Average per year | 2,724 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 7 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 | BF18 TPU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1498cc |
| Year | 2018 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BF — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 18 — March 2018 to August 2018 |
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About BF18 TPU
What car is BF18 TPU?
BF18 TPU is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1498cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2018.
What is the mileage of BF18 TPU?
The last recorded mileage for BF18 TPU was 43,100 miles, recorded on 16 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BF18 TPU passed its MOT?
BF18 TPU has had 7 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (6 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 16 Jan 2026.
Is BF18 TPU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BF18 TPU 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 BF18 TPU?
BF18 TPU is approximately 8 years old. Age identifier 18 means registered between 1 March 2018 and 31 August 2018.