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With 108,234 currently licensed in the UK, the Vauxhall Grandland is one of Britain's most popular cars.
Euro NCAP awarded the Grandland 4 stars in 2022, with 84% adult occupant and 86% child protection scores.
It has a 83.7% first-time MOT pass rate — above the UK national average of 72%. Common MOT failure areas include suspension, brakes, tyres.
Annual running costs are estimated at £2,939 for a typical 5-year-old example, breaking down to £245/month or 37p/mile.
NCAP Safety
2022
MOT Pass Rate
83.7%
45,000 tests
Monthly Cost
£245
est. annual total
New From
£36,000
Euro NCAP tested the Grandland in 2022 and awarded it 4 out of 5 stars.
Adult Occupant
84%
Child Occupant
86%
Pedestrian
59%
Safety Assist
62%
There are 32 known DVSA recalls affecting the Vauxhall Grandland. Enter a registration number to check whether a specific vehicle is affected.
R/2025/521
On affected vehicles the front left and right control arm ball-joint bracket screws are at risk of fracture which could affect the vehicle's controllability.
Build dates: 2024-05-08 to 2025-02-27
R/2025/416
On affected vehicles the engine will run all the time and will not shut off in start/stop mode due to incorrect Body Control Module coding.
Build dates: 2024-02-05 to 2024-11-13
R/2025/380
Affected vehicles may have a fault in the High Voltage Battery which could potentially lead to it overheating and in the worst case a battery or vehicle fire. Customers are advised to stop any plug-in charging and eSave charging until the vehicle is reworked.
Build dates: 2019-07-02 to 2021-08-19
R/2025/342
Vehicles may be affected by incorrect performance of the On-Board-Diagnostics related to Selective Catalytic Reduction system and/or Diesel Particle Filter. The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may not illuminate in the event of a malfunction and therefore does not comply with emission regulations.
Build dates: 2017-09-18 to 2020-12-03
R/2025/282
On affected vehicles there there may be loose connections between a high-pressure fuel pipe and the engine fuel rail which potentially could lead to a leak and risk of fire.
Build dates: 2023-02-04 to 2025-04-24
+ 27 more recalls. Check a specific vehicle to see the full list.
Based on 45,000 MOT tests, the Grandland has a first-time pass rate of 83.7% — above the UK national average of 72%.
This is a positive sign for reliability. The Grandland is less likely to have issues at MOT time than the average car on UK roads.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Vauxhall Grandland are estimated at around £2,939 per year, or £245 per month.
Fuel
£1,180
/year
Road Tax
£195
/year
Depreciation
£1,309
/year
MOT
£55
/year
Estimated annual running costs based on available data. Excludes insurance, parking, and finance costs. Actual costs depend on your driving habits and circumstances.
The Grandland achieves a combined fuel economy of around 44.7 mpg (55.8 mpg urban, 44.7 mpg extra-urban).
| Variant | Fuel | Combined | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRANDLAND | PETROL/ELECTRIC | 44.7 mpg | 1.2L |
| GRANDLAND X, MODEL YEAR 2018A | PETROL | 52.3 mpg | 1.2L |
| GRANDLAND X, MODEL YEAR 2018A | PETROL | 53.3 mpg | 1.5L |
| GRANDLAND X, MODEL YEAR 2018A | DIESEL | 65.7 mpg | 1.6L |
| GRANDLAND X, MODEL YEAR 2018A | DIESEL | 57.6 mpg | 2.0L |
Starting from £36,000 new, a Vauxhall Grandland typically retains about 50% after 3 years and 42% after 5 years.
| Age | Retained | Est. Value | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 68% | £24,300 | −£11,700 |
| 2 years | 57% | £20,650 | −£15,350 |
| 3 years | 50% | £18,200 | −£17,800 |
| 4 years | 45% | £16,350 | −£19,650 |
| 5 years | 42% | £15,050 | −£20,950 |
| 6 years | 39% | £14,000 | −£22,000 |
| 7 years | 37% | £13,150 | −£22,850 |
| 8 years | 35% | £12,500 | −£23,500 |
| 9 years | 33% | £11,850 | −£24,150 |
| 10 years | 31% | £11,300 | −£24,700 |
There are currently 108,234 licensed and 816 SORN Grandlands in the UK (109,050 total). This makes it a very common vehicle on UK roads.
The Grandland has a 83.7% first-time MOT pass rate based on 45,000 tests — above the UK national average of 72%. This suggests good overall reliability.
Euro NCAP awarded the Grandland 4 out of 5 stars when tested in 2022. It scored 84% for adult occupant protection, 86% for child occupant protection, 59% for vulnerable road users, and 62% for safety assist features.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Grandland are estimated at around £2,939 per year (£245/month). This includes fuel, road tax, depreciation, and MOT fees — but excludes insurance, servicing, and repairs.
There are 32 known safety recalls affecting the Grandland. These are issued by the DVSA when a safety defect is found. You can check if a specific vehicle is affected by entering its registration number.
A new Grandland starts from around £36,000. After 5 years, a typical example retains about 42% of its original value.
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