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 6 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 13,400 miles on the clock, averaging 1,747 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 FA18 DFX
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 13,400 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,895 |
| Average per year | 1,747 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 6 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 | FA18 DFX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1498cc |
| Year | 2018 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FA — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 18 — March 2018 to August 2018 |
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About FA18 DFX
What car is FA18 DFX?
FA18 DFX is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1498cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2018.
What is the mileage of FA18 DFX?
The last recorded mileage for FA18 DFX was 13,400 miles, recorded on 22 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FA18 DFX passed its MOT?
FA18 DFX has had 6 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (6 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 22 Jul 2026.
Is FA18 DFX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FA18 DFX 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 FA18 DFX?
FA18 DFX is approximately 8 years old. Age identifier 18 means registered between 1 March 2018 and 31 August 2018.