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BJ12 VTG

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

177,860 mi
Last recorded177,860 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 VTG
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 177,860 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 173,124 miles

under covers and engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2024 169,504 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 158,428 miles

unable to inspect some components due to engine cover fitted

unable to inspect some components due to underbody covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2022 149,533 miles

slight misting to o/s headlamp glass

unable to inspect some components due to engine cover fitted

unable to inspect some components due to underbody covers fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2021 141,280 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four wearing on edges and ns wearing centre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 141,280 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four wearing on edges and ns wearing centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 136,106 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 130,129 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 124,094 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 118,641 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 102,248 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 102,248 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 81,760 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VTG is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VTG, 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 VTG registered?

BJ12 VTG is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 8 May 2012.

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