CarVerify

Free Car Check

DN62 VBT

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

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

Mileage

144,111 mi
Last recorded144,111 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN62 VBT
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 144,111 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2026 144,094 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 139,049 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 139,049 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 130,758 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 122,838 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 117,659 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 117,659 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 113,507 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 113,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 112,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre slightly out of shape along tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake cable damaged but not to excess very corroded and slightly damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective has water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front washer jet slightly weak but providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre slightly out of shape along tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both outer pads low unable to fully inspect inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 112,492 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre slightly out of shape along tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake cable damaged but not to excess very corroded and slightly damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective has water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front washer jet slightly weak but providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre slightly out of shape along tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both outer pads low unable to fully inspect inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 107,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tyre starting to step/ wear out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 96,027 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 26 Nov 2018 96,027 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 82,867 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 62,560 miles

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2015 39,524 miles

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

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
Full Vauxhall Insignia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DN62 VBT is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black 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 DN62 VBT, 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

How do I check the history of DN62 VBT?

You can check the full history of DN62 VBT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DN62 VBT registered?

DN62 VBT is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is DN62 VBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN62 VBT 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.

Does DN62 VBT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DN62 VBT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.