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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 6 (50% pass rate). It has 73,857 miles on the clock, averaging 11,357 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 LJ18 VKF
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 73,857 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 11,357 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 12 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 | LJ18 VKF |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1498cc |
| Year | 2018 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | LJ — Wimbledon, London |
| Age identifier | 18 — March 2018 to August 2018 |
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About LJ18 VKF
What car is LJ18 VKF?
LJ18 VKF is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1498cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2018.
What is the mileage of LJ18 VKF?
The last recorded mileage for LJ18 VKF was 73,857 miles, recorded on 27 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has LJ18 VKF passed its MOT?
LJ18 VKF has had 12 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (6 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 27 Jan 2026.
Is LJ18 VKF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, LJ18 VKF 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 LJ18 VKF?
LJ18 VKF is approximately 8 years old. Age identifier 18 means registered between 1 March 2018 and 31 August 2018.