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 69,551 miles on the clock, averaging 9,029 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 RA18 AUR
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 69,551 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,889 |
| Average per year | 9,029 |
| 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 | RA18 AUR |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1498cc |
| Year | 2018 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RA — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 18 — March 2018 to August 2018 |
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About RA18 AUR
What car is RA18 AUR?
RA18 AUR is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1498cc). First registered in Reading in 2018.
What is the mileage of RA18 AUR?
The last recorded mileage for RA18 AUR was 69,551 miles, recorded on 5 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RA18 AUR passed its MOT?
RA18 AUR has had 6 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (5 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 5 Dec 2025.
Is RA18 AUR ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA18 AUR 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 RA18 AUR?
RA18 AUR is approximately 8 years old. Age identifier 18 means registered between 1 March 2018 and 31 August 2018.