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DG12 NYL

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,406 mi
Last recorded162,406 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 NYL
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 162,406 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe and suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe and suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 156,080 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 151,048 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion underbody

Pass 19 May 2022 146,070 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2022 146,070 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 139,493 miles

emission to clean .50

Pass 19 Aug 2020 135,374 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 129,154 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 129,153 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator front o/s (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 119,290 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust section weak

Fail 24 Aug 2018 119,273 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust section weak

Pass 22 Aug 2017 109,319 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 95,602 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 91,191 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Unable to gain any readings from the smoke tester

Fail 8 Jun 2016 91,191 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Unable to gain any readings from the smoke tester

Pass 3 Jun 2015 67,312 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside 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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DG12 NYL is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG12 NYL, 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 DG12 NYL registered?

DG12 NYL is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 6 June 2012.

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