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BT12 VCJ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,806 mi
Last recorded125,806 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 VCJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 125,806 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both have condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

daytime running lamps inoperative

exhaust front flex slight damage

undertrays fitted so can't fully inspect

Pass 2 Aug 2024 120,439 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from center box (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in window screen (3.2 (a) (i))

undertray's fitted so can't fully inspect

Pass 8 Aug 2023 111,945 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 103,715 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 96,856 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 96,853 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 91,642 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 85,542 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 73,967 miles

Both front and n/s/r tyres low in places and perishing.

Fail 29 Jun 2018 73,967 miles

Both front and n/s/r tyres low in places and perishing.

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps 501 (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 60,601 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 60,594 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 50,777 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 39,533 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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BT12 VCJ 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 78.6%.

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 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 BT12 VCJ, 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 BT12 VCJ registered?

BT12 VCJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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