2018 Vauxhall Grandland 1.5L Diesel · DS68 JZO
2018 Vauxhall Grandland (1.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2018. Recorded mileage 63,318 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL GRANDLAND
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,318 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
DS68 JZO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2026
- 63,318 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DS68 JZO 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 (DS68 JZO) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 July 2026 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: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
DS68 JZO Mileage History
- 07/07/202345,727 mi
- 27/06/202451,629 mi+5,902 mi
- 04/07/202557,037 mi+5,408 mi
- 28/07/202663,311 mi+6,274 mi
- 29/07/202663,318 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 5,747 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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