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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 2 (75% pass rate). It has 134,120 miles on the clock, averaging 12,830 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 CA18 SHX
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 134,120 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 12,830 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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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 | CA18 SHX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1498cc |
| Year | 2018 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | CA — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) |
| Age identifier | 18 — March 2018 to August 2018 |
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About CA18 SHX
What car is CA18 SHX?
CA18 SHX is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1498cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2018.
What is the mileage of CA18 SHX?
The last recorded mileage for CA18 SHX was 134,120 miles, recorded on 17 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has CA18 SHX passed its MOT?
CA18 SHX has had 8 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (6 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 17 Jul 2026.
Is CA18 SHX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, CA18 SHX 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 CA18 SHX?
CA18 SHX is approximately 8 years old. Age identifier 18 means registered between 1 March 2018 and 31 August 2018.