2018 Vauxhall Grandland 1.2L Petrol · SR18 ARF
2018 Vauxhall Grandland (1.2L, petrol). First registered 29 Jun 2018. Recorded mileage 51,202 miles. MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL GRANDLAND
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,202 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- 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.
SR18 ARF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2026
- 51,202 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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SR18 ARF 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 (SR18 ARF) between July 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 June 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: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
SR18 ARF Mileage History
- 26/07/202330,332 mi
- 23/07/202437,308 mi+6,976 mi
- 03/07/202542,597 mi+5,289 mi
- 11/07/202542,600 mi+3 mi
- 29/06/202651,202 mi+8,602 mi
Average of roughly 7,131 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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