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BG62 VNL

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

161,623 mi
Last recorded161,623 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 VNL
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 161,623 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 161,623 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 27 Sep 2025 161,427 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Pulls to N/S (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 152,597 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 152,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 143,166 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 133,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 133,904 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 123,472 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight cracking aswell (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight cracking aswell (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 115,728 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running light inoperative

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Sill damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 107,497 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 107,497 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 93,277 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 79,831 miles

both front tyres cracking and wearing out of shape on inner edge

drivers wiper slightly smearing screen

Fail 28 Sep 2017 79,528 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened discs (3.5.1i)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired to off side rear inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

both front tyres cracking and wearing out of shape on inner edge

drivers wiper slightly smearing screen

Pass 26 Sep 2016 63,034 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 48,748 miles

Engine covers and undertrays ftted.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight lipping (3.5.1i)

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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BG62 VNL is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BG62 VNL, 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 BG62 VNL registered?

BG62 VNL is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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