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SM18 XNX

2018 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 8 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2018
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantDiesel post-2015 (Euro 6)
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.

At a glance

This 2018 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1968cc has had 7 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing once (86% pass rate). It has 43,925 miles on the clock, averaging 4,898 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDI engine is known for crbc and dpf (diesel particulate filter) clogging.

MOT & Mileage History for SM18 XNX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
43,925
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2021
86%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
4,898

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading43,925 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,022
Average per year4,898
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SM18 XNX 19k25k31k38k44k '21'26'23

Check SM18 XNX

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage43,925 miles
Since last MOT+3,022 miles
PASS
Mileage40,903 miles
Since last MOT+3,932 miles
PASS
Mileage36,971 miles
Since last MOT+6,946 miles
PASS
Mileage30,025 miles
Since last MOT+5,935 miles
PASS
Mileage24,090 miles
Since last MOT+5,239 miles
PASS
Mileage18,851 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage18,850 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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CRBC

DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) clogging

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM18 XNX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2018
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier18 — March 2018 to August 2018

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About SM18 XNX

What car is SM18 XNX?

SM18 XNX is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2018.

What is the mileage of SM18 XNX?

The last recorded mileage for SM18 XNX was 43,925 miles, recorded on 11 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM18 XNX passed its MOT?

SM18 XNX has had 7 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (6 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 11 Aug 2026.

Is SM18 XNX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM18 XNX is likely ULEZ compliant. Diesel post-2015 (Euro 6). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is SM18 XNX?

SM18 XNX is approximately 8 years old. Age identifier 18 means registered between 1 March 2018 and 31 August 2018.