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 73,698 miles on the clock, averaging 10,015 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 PK18 BVX
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 73,698 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,904 |
| Average per year | 10,015 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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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 | PK18 BVX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1498cc |
| Year | 2018 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | PK — Preston, Preston |
| Age identifier | 18 — March 2018 to August 2018 |
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About PK18 BVX
What car is PK18 BVX?
PK18 BVX is a grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1498cc). First registered in Preston in 2018.
What is the mileage of PK18 BVX?
The last recorded mileage for PK18 BVX was 73,698 miles, recorded on 12 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has PK18 BVX passed its MOT?
PK18 BVX has had 7 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (6 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 12 Mar 2026.
Is PK18 BVX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, PK18 BVX 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 PK18 BVX?
PK18 BVX is approximately 8 years old. Age identifier 18 means registered between 1 March 2018 and 31 August 2018.