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DG12 VHB

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,173 mi
Last recorded104,173 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 VHB
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 104,173 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 104,173 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 92,909 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2025 92,907 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 80,642 miles

rear pads getting low

Pass 16 Dec 2022 72,130 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 72,130 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 66,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside WIPER HAS SMALL SPLIT

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 66,810 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside WIPER HAS SMALL SPLIT

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 60,391 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On the limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 56,191 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 50,780 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 34,420 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

o/s rear and o/s front tyre tread getting low

Fail 16 Dec 2016 34,420 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

o/s rear and o/s front tyre tread getting low

Pass 3 Dec 2015 22,618 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 17,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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 VHB is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VHB, 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 VHB registered?

DG12 VHB is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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