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BT12 VGM

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,310 mi
Last recorded160,310 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 VGM
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 160,310 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 149,139 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 133,017 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 115,493 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both have water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 100,057 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 100,057 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 86,969 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 86,969 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 78,735 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 70,382 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 62,862 miles

both front tyres worn down to 3mm in the centre of the tyres

Pass 29 Jun 2015 47,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 VGM is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VGM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT12 VGM registered?

BT12 VGM is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 4 July 2012.

Is BT12 VGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT12 VGM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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