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 5 and failing once (83% pass rate). It has 32,570 miles on the clock, averaging 5,010 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 LA18 YYJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 32,570 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,607 |
| Average per year | 5,010 |
| 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 | LA18 YYJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1498cc |
| Year | 2018 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | LA — Wimbledon, London |
| Age identifier | 18 — March 2018 to August 2018 |
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About LA18 YYJ
What car is LA18 YYJ?
LA18 YYJ is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1498cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2018.
What is the mileage of LA18 YYJ?
The last recorded mileage for LA18 YYJ was 32,570 miles, recorded on 11 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has LA18 YYJ passed its MOT?
LA18 YYJ has had 6 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (5 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 11 Sep 2025.
Is LA18 YYJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, LA18 YYJ 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 LA18 YYJ?
LA18 YYJ is approximately 8 years old. Age identifier 18 means registered between 1 March 2018 and 31 August 2018.