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 53,416 miles on the clock, averaging 6,328 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 PL18 OTU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 53,416 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,328 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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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 | PL18 OTU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1498cc |
| Year | 2018 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | PL — Preston, Preston |
| Age identifier | 18 — March 2018 to August 2018 |
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About PL18 OTU
What car is PL18 OTU?
PL18 OTU is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1498cc). First registered in Preston in 2018.
What is the mileage of PL18 OTU?
The last recorded mileage for PL18 OTU was 53,416 miles, recorded on 14 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has PL18 OTU passed its MOT?
PL18 OTU has had 7 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (6 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 14 Aug 2026.
Is PL18 OTU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, PL18 OTU 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 PL18 OTU?
PL18 OTU is approximately 8 years old. Age identifier 18 means registered between 1 March 2018 and 31 August 2018.