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 6 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing once (83% pass rate). It has 73,230 miles on the clock, averaging 6,352 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 YR18 WSU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 73,230 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,055 |
| Average per year | 6,352 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 6 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 | YR18 WSU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1498cc |
| Year | 2018 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YR — Sheffield, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 18 — March 2018 to August 2018 |
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About YR18 WSU
What car is YR18 WSU?
YR18 WSU is a grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1498cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2018.
What is the mileage of YR18 WSU?
The last recorded mileage for YR18 WSU was 73,230 miles, recorded on 19 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YR18 WSU passed its MOT?
YR18 WSU has had 6 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (5 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 19 Jan 2026.
Is YR18 WSU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YR18 WSU 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 YR18 WSU?
YR18 WSU is approximately 8 years old. Age identifier 18 means registered between 1 March 2018 and 31 August 2018.