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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 81,170 miles on the clock, averaging 12,147 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 SM18 UPX
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 81,170 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 20,250 |
| Average per year | 12,147 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 8 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 | SM18 UPX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | White |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1498cc |
| Year | 2018 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 18 — March 2018 to August 2018 |
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About SM18 UPX
What car is SM18 UPX?
SM18 UPX is an white Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1498cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2018.
What is the mileage of SM18 UPX?
The last recorded mileage for SM18 UPX was 81,170 miles, recorded on 30 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM18 UPX passed its MOT?
SM18 UPX has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 30 Jul 2026.
Is SM18 UPX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM18 UPX 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 SM18 UPX?
SM18 UPX is approximately 8 years old. Age identifier 18 means registered between 1 March 2018 and 31 August 2018.