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 every one. It has 65,893 miles on the clock, averaging 9,206 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 GKX
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 65,893 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,619 |
| Average per year | 9,206 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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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 GKX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 GKX
What car is RA18 GKX?
RA18 GKX is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1498cc). First registered in Reading in 2018.
What is the mileage of RA18 GKX?
The last recorded mileage for RA18 GKX was 65,893 miles, recorded on 29 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RA18 GKX passed its MOT?
RA18 GKX has had 6 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (6 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 29 Jan 2026.
Is RA18 GKX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA18 GKX 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 GKX?
RA18 GKX is approximately 8 years old. Age identifier 18 means registered between 1 March 2018 and 31 August 2018.