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 33,951 miles on the clock, averaging 4,217 miles per year, well below 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 UPY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 33,951 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,647 |
| Average per year | 4,217 |
| 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 | SM18 UPY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 UPY
What car is SM18 UPY?
SM18 UPY is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1498cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2018.
What is the mileage of SM18 UPY?
The last recorded mileage for SM18 UPY was 33,951 miles, recorded on 22 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM18 UPY passed its MOT?
SM18 UPY has had 6 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (6 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 22 Jun 2026.
Is SM18 UPY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM18 UPY 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 UPY?
SM18 UPY is approximately 8 years old. Age identifier 18 means registered between 1 March 2018 and 31 August 2018.