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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 3 (67% pass rate). It has 75,427 miles on the clock, averaging 4,044 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 DG18 SYJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 75,427 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 4,044 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 9 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 | DG18 SYJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1498cc |
| Year | 2018 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DG — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 18 — March 2018 to August 2018 |
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About DG18 SYJ
What car is DG18 SYJ?
DG18 SYJ is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1498cc). First registered in Chester in 2018.
What is the mileage of DG18 SYJ?
The last recorded mileage for DG18 SYJ was 75,427 miles, recorded on 7 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DG18 SYJ passed its MOT?
DG18 SYJ has had 9 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (6 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 7 Apr 2026.
Is DG18 SYJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DG18 SYJ 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 DG18 SYJ?
DG18 SYJ is approximately 8 years old. Age identifier 18 means registered between 1 March 2018 and 31 August 2018.