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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 4 (64% pass rate). It has 65,522 miles on the clock, averaging 5,270 miles per year, 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 DA18 JCY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 65,522 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,270 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 11 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 | DA18 JCY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1498cc |
| Year | 2018 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DA — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 18 — March 2018 to August 2018 |
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About DA18 JCY
What car is DA18 JCY?
DA18 JCY is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1498cc). First registered in Chester in 2018.
What is the mileage of DA18 JCY?
The last recorded mileage for DA18 JCY was 65,522 miles, recorded on 28 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DA18 JCY passed its MOT?
DA18 JCY has had 11 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (7 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 28 Jul 2026.
Is DA18 JCY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DA18 JCY 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 DA18 JCY?
DA18 JCY is approximately 8 years old. Age identifier 18 means registered between 1 March 2018 and 31 August 2018.