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 7 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 2 (71% pass rate). It has 61,166 miles on the clock, averaging 7,805 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 TSI engine is known for cxsa and wastegate actuator rod.
MOT & Mileage History for GJ18 LAE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 61,166 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,805 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 7 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 | GJ18 LAE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1395cc |
| Year | 2018 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GJ — Maidstone, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 18 — March 2018 to August 2018 |
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About GJ18 LAE
What car is GJ18 LAE?
GJ18 LAE is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1395cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2018.
What is the mileage of GJ18 LAE?
The last recorded mileage for GJ18 LAE was 61,166 miles, recorded on 17 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GJ18 LAE passed its MOT?
GJ18 LAE has had 7 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (5 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 17 Feb 2026.
Is GJ18 LAE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GJ18 LAE 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 GJ18 LAE?
GJ18 LAE is approximately 8 years old. Age identifier 18 means registered between 1 March 2018 and 31 August 2018.