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DE62 VGT

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,839 mi
Last recorded78,839 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 VGT
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 78,839 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 63,455 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2025 63,455 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing + o/s rear (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding + disc badly corroded + pads worn (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2024 48,009 miles

All front to rear underbody covered in thick black sealant including suspension components

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 46,188 miles

ALL UNDER BODY COVERED IN BLACK SUBSTANCE

Pass 12 Apr 2023 46,185 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine tray fitted

front & rear end corroded

tested in wet condition

Pass 8 Jan 2022 45,902 miles

under body protected with under sealant / front to Rear

vehicle presented in wet condition

Fail 8 Jan 2022 45,902 miles

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

under body protected with under sealant / front to Rear

vehicle presented in wet condition

Pass 27 Oct 2020 45,563 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2020 45,563 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2018 43,070 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 35,913 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 35,913 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 27,164 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 25,946 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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DE62 VGT is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in White 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 DE62 VGT, 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 DE62 VGT registered?

DE62 VGT is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 8 December 2012.

Is DE62 VGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE62 VGT shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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