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RJ18 BYL

2018 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1498cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 8 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2018
FuelPetrol
Engine1498cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£190

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.

MOT & Mileage History for RJ18 BYL

MOT Status
Due date passed
53,431
Last Mileage
Recorded
6
Total Tests
Since 2021
83%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 1 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 6 tests on record
6,824

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading53,431 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,297
Average per year6,824
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RJ18 BYL 26k33k40k47k53k '21'25'23

Check RJ18 BYL

Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record

PASS
Mileage53,431 miles
Since last MOT+7,297 miles
PASS
Mileage46,134 miles
Since last MOT+8,341 miles
PASS
Mileage37,793 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,793 miles
Since last MOT+5,878 miles
PASS
Mileage31,915 miles
Since last MOT+5,870 miles
PASS
Mileage26,045 miles

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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

RegistrationRJ18 BYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1498cc
Year2018
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier18 — March 2018 to August 2018

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About RJ18 BYL

What car is RJ18 BYL?

RJ18 BYL is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1498cc). First registered in Reading in 2018.

What is the mileage of RJ18 BYL?

The last recorded mileage for RJ18 BYL was 53,431 miles, recorded on 3 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ18 BYL passed its MOT?

RJ18 BYL has had 6 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (5 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 3 Oct 2025.

Is RJ18 BYL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ18 BYL 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 RJ18 BYL?

RJ18 BYL is approximately 8 years old. Age identifier 18 means registered between 1 March 2018 and 31 August 2018.