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 44,559 miles on the clock, averaging 5,992 miles per year, 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 GV18 TJZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 44,559 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,970 |
| Average per year | 5,992 |
| 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
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 TJZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 TJZ
What car is GV18 TJZ?
GV18 TJZ is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1498cc). First registered in Brighton in 2018.
What is the mileage of GV18 TJZ?
The last recorded mileage for GV18 TJZ was 44,559 miles, recorded on 13 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GV18 TJZ passed its MOT?
GV18 TJZ has had 7 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (6 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 13 Aug 2026.
Is GV18 TJZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV18 TJZ 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 TJZ?
GV18 TJZ is approximately 8 years old. Age identifier 18 means registered between 1 March 2018 and 31 August 2018.