2018 Vauxhall Grandland 1.6L Diesel · VX18 PCF
2018 Vauxhall Grandland (1.6L, diesel). First registered 24 Aug 2018. Recorded mileage 95,271 miles. MOT expired on 06 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL GRANDLAND
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,271 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VX18 PCF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2025
- 95,271 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VX18 PCF 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 (VX18 PCF) between August 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 November 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 (11 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). 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: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
VX18 PCF Mileage History
- 15/08/202262,438 mi
- 01/11/202373,177 mi+10,739 mi
- 04/11/2024134,997 km
- 07/11/2024135,153 km+156 km
- 05/11/202595,271 mi
Average of roughly 10,178 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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Known faults for Vauxhall Vauxhall Grandland (X)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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