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 7 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing once (86% pass rate). It has 69,527 miles on the clock, averaging 9,611 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 SM68 BDV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 69,527 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,448 |
| Average per year | 9,611 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 7 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 | SM68 BDV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1498cc |
| Year | 2018 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 68 — September 2018 to February 2019 |
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About SM68 BDV
What car is SM68 BDV?
SM68 BDV is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1498cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2018.
What is the mileage of SM68 BDV?
The last recorded mileage for SM68 BDV was 69,527 miles, recorded on 28 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM68 BDV passed its MOT?
SM68 BDV has had 7 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (6 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 28 Jul 2026.
Is SM68 BDV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM68 BDV 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 SM68 BDV?
SM68 BDV is approximately 8 years old. Age identifier 68 means registered between 1 September 2018 and 28 February 2019.