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EA18 JSY

2018 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1498cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 8 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2018
FuelPetrol
Engine1498cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£190

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.

MOT & Mileage History for EA18 JSY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
68,503
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2021
88%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 1 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
9,943

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading68,503 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,119
Average per year9,943
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA18 JSY 15k28k42k55k69k '21'26'24

Check EA18 JSY

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage68,503 miles
Since last MOT+4,119 miles
PASS
Mileage64,384 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,384 miles
Since last MOT+12,422 miles
PASS
Mileage51,962 miles
Since last MOT+18,322 miles
PASS
Mileage33,640 miles
Since last MOT+16,702 miles
PASS
Mileage16,938 miles
Since last MOT+334 miles
PASS
Mileage16,604 miles
Since last MOT+1,919 miles
PASS
Mileage14,685 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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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

RegistrationEA18 JSY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1498cc
Year2018
First registered
Area codeEA — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier18 — March 2018 to August 2018

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About EA18 JSY

What car is EA18 JSY?

EA18 JSY is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1498cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2018.

What is the mileage of EA18 JSY?

The last recorded mileage for EA18 JSY was 68,503 miles, recorded on 10 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA18 JSY passed its MOT?

EA18 JSY has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 10 Jul 2026.

Is EA18 JSY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EA18 JSY 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 EA18 JSY?

EA18 JSY is approximately 8 years old. Age identifier 18 means registered between 1 March 2018 and 31 August 2018.