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 126,586 miles on the clock, averaging 13,595 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 LYD
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 126,586 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,564 |
| Average per year | 13,595 |
| 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 | RA18 LYD |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | White |
| 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 LYD
What car is RA18 LYD?
RA18 LYD is an white Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1498cc). First registered in Reading in 2018.
What is the mileage of RA18 LYD?
The last recorded mileage for RA18 LYD was 126,586 miles, recorded on 29 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RA18 LYD passed its MOT?
RA18 LYD has had 7 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (6 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 29 Jul 2026.
Is RA18 LYD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA18 LYD 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 LYD?
RA18 LYD is approximately 8 years old. Age identifier 18 means registered between 1 March 2018 and 31 August 2018.