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WU18 YLX

2018 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Bristol, West of England · 8 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2018
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantDiesel post-2015 (Euro 6)
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 Diesel 1968cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 4 (60% pass rate). It has 129,636 miles on the clock, averaging 11,041 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDI engine is known for crbc and dpf (diesel particulate filter) clogging.

MOT & Mileage History for WU18 YLX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
129,636
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2021
60%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
11,041

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading129,636 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year11,041
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WU18 YLX 72k87k101k115k130k '21'26'24

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,636 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,632 miles
Since last MOT+8,722 miles
PASS
Mileage120,910 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,906 miles
Since last MOT+6,636 miles
PASS
Mileage114,270 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
PASS
Mileage114,261 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,260 miles
Since last MOT+2,226 miles
PASS
Mileage112,034 miles
Since last MOT+39,801 miles
PASS
Mileage72,233 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,233 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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CRBC

DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) clogging

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU18 YLX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2018
First registered
Area codeWU — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier18 — March 2018 to August 2018

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About WU18 YLX

What car is WU18 YLX?

WU18 YLX is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Bristol in 2018.

What is the mileage of WU18 YLX?

The last recorded mileage for WU18 YLX was 129,636 miles, recorded on 17 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WU18 YLX passed its MOT?

WU18 YLX has had 10 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (6 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 17 Jul 2026.

Is WU18 YLX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WU18 YLX is likely ULEZ compliant. Diesel post-2015 (Euro 6). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is WU18 YLX?

WU18 YLX is approximately 8 years old. Age identifier 18 means registered between 1 March 2018 and 31 August 2018.