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 1395cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 2 (75% pass rate). It has 76,021 miles on the clock, averaging 9,178 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 TSI engine is known for cxsa and wastegate actuator rod.
MOT & Mileage History for EF18 SYO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 76,021 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,178 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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CXSA
Wastegate actuator rod (electric actuator on turbocharger)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EF18 SYO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1395cc |
| Year | 2018 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EF — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 18 — March 2018 to August 2018 |
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About EF18 SYO
What car is EF18 SYO?
EF18 SYO is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1395cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2018.
What is the mileage of EF18 SYO?
The last recorded mileage for EF18 SYO was 76,021 miles, recorded on 1 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EF18 SYO passed its MOT?
EF18 SYO has had 8 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (6 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 1 Jun 2026.
Is EF18 SYO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF18 SYO 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 EF18 SYO?
EF18 SYO is approximately 8 years old. Age identifier 18 means registered between 1 March 2018 and 31 August 2018.