2018 Vauxhall Grandland 1.2L Petrol · DE68 VBF
2018 Vauxhall Grandland (1.2L, petrol). First registered 26 Nov 2018. Recorded mileage 29,992 miles. MOT valid until 03 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL GRANDLAND
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 29,992 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DE68 VBF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/12/2025
- 29,992 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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DE68 VBF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Vauxhall Grandland (DE68 VBF) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
DE68 VBF Mileage History
- 22/12/202214,730 mi
- 20/12/202319,984 mi+5,254 mi
- 11/12/202424,856 mi+4,872 mi
- 16/12/202529,992 mi+5,136 mi
- 16/12/202529,992 mi
Average of roughly 5,114 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- 1.2 PureTech Timing Belt FailureSerious
Like all PSA cars using this engine, the wet timing belt can degrade and block the oil pickup, leading to oil starvation and engine death.
- 1.5/1.6 BlueHDi DPF CloggingSerious
Diesel Grandland models driven predominantly on short urban trips can develop blocked diesel particulate filters, triggering limp mode and expensive regeneration or replacement.
- Rear Shock Absorber WeepingModerate
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