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WG68 LBU

2018 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1498cc

Red Registered in Exeter, West of England · 8 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2018
FuelPetrol
Engine1498cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 Petrol 1498cc has had 6 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing once (83% pass rate). It has 70,809 miles on the clock, averaging 8,079 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 WG68 LBU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
70,809
Last Mileage
Recorded
6
Total Tests
Since 2021
83%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 6 tests on record
8,079

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading70,809 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,737
Average per year8,079
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WG68 LBU 37k46k54k62k71k '21'25'23

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Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record

PASS
Mileage70,809 miles
Since last MOT+11,737 miles
PASS
Mileage59,072 miles
Since last MOT+7,058 miles
PASS
Mileage52,014 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,014 miles
Since last MOT+4,043 miles
PASS
Mileage47,971 miles
Since last MOT+10,582 miles
PASS
Mileage37,389 miles

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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

RegistrationWG68 LBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1498cc
Year2018
First registered
Area codeWG — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier68 — September 2018 to February 2019

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About WG68 LBU

What car is WG68 LBU?

WG68 LBU is a red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1498cc). First registered in Exeter in 2018.

What is the mileage of WG68 LBU?

The last recorded mileage for WG68 LBU was 70,809 miles, recorded on 24 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WG68 LBU passed its MOT?

WG68 LBU has had 6 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (5 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 24 Nov 2025.

Is WG68 LBU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WG68 LBU 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 WG68 LBU?

WG68 LBU is approximately 8 years old. Age identifier 68 means registered between 1 September 2018 and 28 February 2019.