2018 Vauxhall Grandland 1.6L Diesel · VU68 AYW
2018 Vauxhall Grandland (1.6L, diesel). First registered 24 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 82,176 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL GRANDLAND
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,176 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU68 AYW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2026
- 82,176 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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VU68 AYW 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 AYW) between September 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
VU68 AYW Mileage History
- 26/09/202359,799 mi
- 30/09/202469,242 mi+9,443 mi
- 16/09/202579,582 mi+10,340 mi
- 26/01/202682,176 mi+2,594 mi
- 26/01/202682,176 mi
Average of roughly 9,580 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- 1.2 PureTech Timing Belt FailureSerious
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- 1.5/1.6 BlueHDi DPF CloggingSerious
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