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BG12 WVC

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,296 mi
Last recorded102,296 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 WVC
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 102,296 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s off/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 102,296 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s off/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 98,280 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 93,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leaks on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 89,644 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 85,132 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 80,680 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 75,755 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 70,415 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 65,630 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 61,357 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 61,357 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (7.1.2)

front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Apr 2016 49,991 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 49,991 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 38,354 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 38,354 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Insignia?

Based on 3,238,878 MOT tests across 297,647 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
7,948
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
297,647
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 45,793
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,535
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29,349
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,379
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BG12 WVC is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall Insignia models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 83,571 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Insignia fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 45,793 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG12 WVC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Insignia typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Vauxhall Insignia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BG12 WVC registered?

BG12 WVC is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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