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BJ12 VSG

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,696 mi
Last recorded141,696 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 VSG
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 141,696 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2025 134,686 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle silencer leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Blue smoke. (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm of tread remaining. 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread remaining. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 128,792 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 126,103 miles

rear shocker covers broken both sides

Fail 15 Dec 2022 126,103 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear shocker covers broken both sides

Pass 9 Dec 2021 122,217 miles

both rear shocker covers broken

water in both head lamps

Fail 9 Dec 2021 122,217 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

both rear shocker covers broken

water in both head lamps

Pass 8 Dec 2020 118,721 miles

Rear BOTH REAR SHOCKER COVERS BROKEN

Pass 5 Dec 2019 114,429 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCKER COVERS BROKEN

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON THE EDGE

Fail 5 Dec 2019 114,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR SHOCKER COVERS BROKEN

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON THE EDGE

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 100,731 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Signs of diesel on under tray

Pass 28 Nov 2017 85,541 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened DISCS WORN ON INNER FACE (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear SHOCKER DUST COVER BROKEN

Fail 28 Nov 2017 85,541 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened DISCS WORN ON INNER FACE (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear SHOCKER DUST COVER BROKEN

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Dec 2016 72,358 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 55,137 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 47,286 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 47,286 miles

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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BJ12 VSG 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 70.6%.

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 BJ12 VSG, 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 BJ12 VSG registered?

BJ12 VSG is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 16 July 2012.

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