2018 Vauxhall Grandland 1.6L Diesel · DN68 RZW
2018 Vauxhall Grandland (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 50,382 miles. MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL GRANDLAND
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,382 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DN68 RZW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2026
- 50,382 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
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DN68 RZW 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 (DN68 RZW) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread worn smoot”; “Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
DN68 RZW Mileage History
- 12/09/202441,633 mi
- 17/09/202441,702 mi+69 mi
- 16/09/202545,246 mi+3,544 mi
- 16/09/202545,246 mi
- 16/09/202650,382 mi+5,136 mi
Average of roughly 4,353 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- 1.5/1.6 BlueHDi DPF CloggingSerious
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- Rear Shock Absorber WeepingModerate
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