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DG61 PWV

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,949 mi
Last recorded102,949 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 PWV
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 102,949 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2026 102,949 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2025 91,496 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 91,496 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 88,293 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 84,226 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 81,084 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 77,090 miles

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

n/s and o/s/r shock absorbers upper covers insecure

n/s/r tyre worn low

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 11 Jan 2021 77,090 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s/r shock absorbers upper covers insecure

n/s/r tyre worn low

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 22 Jan 2020 73,741 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively rubbing slightly on cv joint boot on full lock (1.6 (d))

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

front tyres showing wear

n/s and o/s/r shockabsorbers top covers insecure

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 5 Feb 2019 69,407 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 69,405 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 61,477 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in tyre Both rear

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 61,477 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in tyre Both rear

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 53,289 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)

Slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 5 Feb 2016 43,208 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 31,842 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2015 31,842 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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DG61 PWV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DG61 PWV, 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 DG61 PWV registered?

DG61 PWV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 9 January 2012.

Is DG61 PWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG61 PWV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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