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 55,510 miles on the clock, averaging 7,699 miles per year, around 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 SN18 RYO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 55,510 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,601 |
| Average per year | 7,699 |
| 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 | SN18 RYO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1498cc |
| Year | 2018 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SN — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 18 — March 2018 to August 2018 |
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About SN18 RYO
What car is SN18 RYO?
SN18 RYO is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1498cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2018.
What is the mileage of SN18 RYO?
The last recorded mileage for SN18 RYO was 55,510 miles, recorded on 12 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SN18 RYO passed its MOT?
SN18 RYO has had 7 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (6 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 12 Jan 2026.
Is SN18 RYO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SN18 RYO 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 SN18 RYO?
SN18 RYO is approximately 8 years old. Age identifier 18 means registered between 1 March 2018 and 31 August 2018.