2018 Vauxhall Grandland 1.2L Petrol · VU68 AHZ
2018 Vauxhall Grandland (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 49,225 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL GRANDLAND
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,225 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU68 AHZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2026
- 49,225 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
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VU68 AHZ 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 (VU68 AHZ) between November 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 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 (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). 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: “Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
VU68 AHZ Mileage History
- 02/11/202332,622 mi
- 18/10/202437,724 mi+5,102 mi
- 23/07/202566,210 km
- 20/07/202649,194 mi
- 28/07/202649,225 mi+31 mi
Average of roughly 6,071 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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