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 2020 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1498cc has had 5 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing once (80% pass rate). It has 66,012 miles on the clock, averaging 10,004 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 SL20 ODU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 66,012 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,467 |
| Average per year | 10,004 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 5 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 | SL20 ODU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1498cc |
| Year | 2020 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SL — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 20 — March 2020 to August 2020 |
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About SL20 ODU
What car is SL20 ODU?
SL20 ODU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1498cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2020.
What is the mileage of SL20 ODU?
The last recorded mileage for SL20 ODU was 66,012 miles, recorded on 25 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SL20 ODU passed its MOT?
SL20 ODU has had 5 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (4 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 25 Jul 2026.
Is SL20 ODU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL20 ODU 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 SL20 ODU?
SL20 ODU is approximately 6 years old. Age identifier 20 means registered between 1 March 2020 and 31 August 2020.