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BJ12 VUB

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

148,727 mi
Last recorded148,727 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 VUB
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 148,727 miles

muddy underneath

Fail 13 Nov 2025 148,727 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working in boot lid (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

muddy underneath

Pass 28 Mar 2024 144,653 miles

Offside Front brake noisy

Pass 7 Mar 2023 123,403 miles

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

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

Nearside Front headlamp has condensation

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

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

Offside Front head lamp has condensation

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Mar 2022 117,984 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 Mar 2022 117,848 miles

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

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

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Mar 2021 112,599 miles

Nearside Front headlamp has condensation

Offside Front headlamp has condensation

Pass 23 Mar 2020 104,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner 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 21 Mar 2020 104,303 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner 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))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 96,645 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 88,353 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2017 78,162 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 78,159 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 70,849 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 63,756 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 VUB is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VUB, 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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BJ12 VUB is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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