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EU18 XAO

2018 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1598cc

White Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 8 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2018
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
ColourWhite
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantDiesel post-2015 (Euro 6)
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.

At a glance

This 2018 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1598cc has had 7 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing once (86% pass rate). It has 89,921 miles on the clock, averaging 9,213 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for clha and diesel particulate filter (dpf).

MOT & Mileage History for EU18 XAO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
89,921
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2021
86%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
9,213

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 reading89,921 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,960
Average per year9,213
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EU18 XAO 43k55k66k78k90k '21'26'24

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Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,921 miles
Since last MOT+2,960 miles
PASS
Mileage86,961 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,961 miles
Since last MOT+5,782 miles
PASS
Mileage81,179 miles
Since last MOT+490 miles
PASS
Mileage80,689 miles
Since last MOT+13,515 miles
PASS
Mileage67,174 miles
Since last MOT+24,295 miles
PASS
Mileage42,879 miles

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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.

CLHA

Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)

Clogs from poor fuel quality, short journeys, or failed regens, leading to backpressure.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU18 XAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2018
First registered
Area codeEU — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier18 — March 2018 to August 2018

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About EU18 XAO

What car is EU18 XAO?

EU18 XAO is an white Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2018.

What is the mileage of EU18 XAO?

The last recorded mileage for EU18 XAO was 89,921 miles, recorded on 22 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EU18 XAO passed its MOT?

EU18 XAO has had 7 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (6 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 22 May 2026.

Is EU18 XAO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EU18 XAO is likely ULEZ compliant. Diesel post-2015 (Euro 6). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is EU18 XAO?

EU18 XAO is approximately 8 years old. Age identifier 18 means registered between 1 March 2018 and 31 August 2018.