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 1 MOT test on record, passing every one. It has 31,616 miles on the clock at the last MOT. The 1.5 TSI engine is known for dada and engine management software / act (active cylinder technology) calibration.
MOT & Mileage History for VK18 GBU
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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 | VK18 GBU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | White |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1498cc |
| Year | 2018 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | VK — Worcester, Severn Valley |
| Age identifier | 18 — March 2018 to August 2018 |
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About VK18 GBU
What car is VK18 GBU?
VK18 GBU is a white Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1498cc). First registered in Worcester in 2018.
What is the mileage of VK18 GBU?
The last recorded mileage for VK18 GBU was 31,616 miles, recorded on 24 Mar 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has VK18 GBU passed its MOT?
VK18 GBU has had 1 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (1 pass, 0 failures). It last passed on 24 Mar 2021.
Is VK18 GBU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, VK18 GBU 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 VK18 GBU?
VK18 GBU is approximately 8 years old. Age identifier 18 means registered between 1 March 2018 and 31 August 2018.