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 7 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing once (86% pass rate). It has 68,451 miles on the clock, averaging 11,406 miles per year, above 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 GV18 JKZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 68,451 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 11,406 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 7 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 | GV18 JKZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1498cc |
| Year | 2018 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GV — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 18 — March 2018 to August 2018 |
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About GV18 JKZ
What car is GV18 JKZ?
GV18 JKZ is a grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1498cc). First registered in Brighton in 2018.
What is the mileage of GV18 JKZ?
The last recorded mileage for GV18 JKZ was 68,451 miles, recorded on 31 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GV18 JKZ passed its MOT?
GV18 JKZ has had 7 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (6 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 31 Dec 2025.
Is GV18 JKZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV18 JKZ 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 GV18 JKZ?
GV18 JKZ is approximately 8 years old. Age identifier 18 means registered between 1 March 2018 and 31 August 2018.