2018 Vauxhall Grandland 1.6L Diesel · DY68 LWZ
2018 Vauxhall Grandland (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 69,340 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL GRANDLAND
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,340 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DY68 LWZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
- 69,340 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DY68 LWZ 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 (DY68 LWZ) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 October 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: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
DY68 LWZ Mileage History
- 01/10/202236,020 mi
- 19/09/202345,752 mi+9,732 mi
- 28/09/202345,969 mi+217 mi
- 01/10/202456,702 mi+10,733 mi
- 01/10/202569,340 mi+12,638 mi
Average of roughly 11,103 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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