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 43,796 miles on the clock, averaging 5,192 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 TSI engine is known for cxsa and wastegate actuator rod.
MOT & Mileage History for GU18 LWJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 43,796 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,037 |
| Average per year | 5,192 |
| 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 | GU18 LWJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1395cc |
| Year | 2018 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GU — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 18 — March 2018 to August 2018 |
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About GU18 LWJ
What car is GU18 LWJ?
GU18 LWJ is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1395cc). First registered in Brighton in 2018.
What is the mileage of GU18 LWJ?
The last recorded mileage for GU18 LWJ was 43,796 miles, recorded on 14 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GU18 LWJ passed its MOT?
GU18 LWJ has had 8 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (6 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 14 Jan 2026.
Is GU18 LWJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU18 LWJ 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 GU18 LWJ?
GU18 LWJ is approximately 8 years old. Age identifier 18 means registered between 1 March 2018 and 31 August 2018.