2018 Vauxhall Grandland 1.2L Petrol · DY68 MWF

The Vauxhall Grandland presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 24 September 2025 at 34,494 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean results across the available history. The recorded mileage reflects light use for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 4,312 miles per year. The odometer moved from 23,463 miles at the 28 September 2022 test to 26,404 miles in September 2023, then 30,674 miles by 30 September 2024, and 34,494 miles by September 2025. The annual increments stay between 3,000 and 4,000 miles with no sudden jumps or standing gaps. The DVSA record shows only passes aside from a failed entry on 30 September 2024 that carried no defects, suggesting an administrative or process anomaly rather than a mechanical fault. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the clean sheet. Low mileage and possible long stationary periods can allow corrosion to develop on brake discs, suspension bushes, and underbody structures without triggering MOT advisories. The 2024 failure with zero defects warrants confirmation that the DVSA log reflects a clerical error and not a suppressed test detail. Given the sparse and fault-free record, focus the viewing on tyre sidewall condition, brake caliper freedom after standing, and exhaust emissions under load. The history implies conscientious annual testing but offers no evidence of component-level wear, so hands-on checks remain the only way to verify hidden consumable or structural condition.