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 6 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 56,330 miles on the clock, averaging 6,290 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 HK18 ULM
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 56,330 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,214 |
| Average per year | 6,290 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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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 | HK18 ULM |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1498cc |
| Year | 2018 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | HK — Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset |
| Age identifier | 18 — March 2018 to August 2018 |
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About HK18 ULM
What car is HK18 ULM?
HK18 ULM is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1498cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2018.
What is the mileage of HK18 ULM?
The last recorded mileage for HK18 ULM was 56,330 miles, recorded on 15 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has HK18 ULM passed its MOT?
HK18 ULM has had 6 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (6 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 15 Jun 2026.
Is HK18 ULM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, HK18 ULM 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 HK18 ULM?
HK18 ULM is approximately 8 years old. Age identifier 18 means registered between 1 March 2018 and 31 August 2018.