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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 3 (67% pass rate). It has 52,023 miles on the clock, averaging 5,269 miles per year, 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 SW18 UFM
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 52,023 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,541 |
| Average per year | 5,269 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 9 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 | SW18 UFM |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1498cc |
| Year | 2018 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SW — Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 18 — March 2018 to August 2018 |
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About SW18 UFM
What car is SW18 UFM?
SW18 UFM is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1498cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2018.
What is the mileage of SW18 UFM?
The last recorded mileage for SW18 UFM was 52,023 miles, recorded on 7 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SW18 UFM passed its MOT?
SW18 UFM has had 9 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (6 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 7 Jul 2026.
Is SW18 UFM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW18 UFM 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 SW18 UFM?
SW18 UFM is approximately 8 years old. Age identifier 18 means registered between 1 March 2018 and 31 August 2018.