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 5 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing once (80% pass rate). It has 54,188 miles on the clock, averaging 4,703 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 DY18 LHR
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 54,188 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 252 |
| Average per year | 4,703 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 5 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 | DY18 LHR |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1498cc |
| Year | 2018 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DY — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 18 — March 2018 to August 2018 |
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About DY18 LHR
What car is DY18 LHR?
DY18 LHR is a grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1498cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2018.
What is the mileage of DY18 LHR?
The last recorded mileage for DY18 LHR was 54,188 miles, recorded on 20 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DY18 LHR passed its MOT?
DY18 LHR has had 5 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (4 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 20 Nov 2025.
Is DY18 LHR ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DY18 LHR 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 DY18 LHR?
DY18 LHR is approximately 8 years old. Age identifier 18 means registered between 1 March 2018 and 31 August 2018.