2020 Vauxhall Grandland 1.2L Petrol · C8 LJT
2020 Vauxhall Grandland (1.2L, petrol). First registered 17 Jan 2020. Recorded mileage 37,523 miles. MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL GRANDLAND
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,523 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C8 LJT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2025
- 37,523 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
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C8 LJT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Vauxhall Grandland (C8 LJT) between January 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
C8 LJT Mileage History
- 18/01/202319,210 mi
- 14/12/202326,448 mi+7,238 mi
- 21/10/202428,332 mi+1,884 mi
- 10/10/202537,523 mi+9,191 mi
Average of roughly 6,716 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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