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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 5 and failing once (83% pass rate). It has 57,869 miles on the clock, averaging 7,640 miles per year, around 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 GY18 XAE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 57,869 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,640 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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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 | GY18 XAE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1498cc |
| Year | 2018 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GY — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 18 — March 2018 to August 2018 |
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About GY18 XAE
What car is GY18 XAE?
GY18 XAE is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1498cc). First registered in Brighton in 2018.
What is the mileage of GY18 XAE?
The last recorded mileage for GY18 XAE was 57,869 miles, recorded on 22 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GY18 XAE passed its MOT?
GY18 XAE has had 6 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (5 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 22 Oct 2025.
Is GY18 XAE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY18 XAE 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 GY18 XAE?
GY18 XAE is approximately 8 years old. Age identifier 18 means registered between 1 March 2018 and 31 August 2018.