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DN62 VFM

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

176,935 mi
Last recorded176,935 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN62 VFM
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 176,935 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slight ingress of water (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Top dust cover loose (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Top dust cover loose (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources One not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 176,924 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached Lower drop link worn and detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slight ingress of water (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Top dust cover loose (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Top dust cover loose (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources One not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 164,860 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 164,860 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 150,407 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 135,245 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 135,244 miles

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

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

Offside Rear bumper slightly insecure

Pass 10 Sep 2020 124,756 miles

Offside Rear bumper loose

Fail 9 Sep 2020 124,756 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18"24" s (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear bumper loose

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

Front under trays loose

Pass 17 Sep 2019 113,572 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 88,410 miles

chips in windscreen

different rear coil springs fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2018 88,410 miles

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

chips in windscreen

different rear coil springs fitted

Pass 2 May 2017 68,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 May 2017 68,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 59,571 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 41,290 miles

Minor split /cut in nearside front tyre and both front tyres wearing on edges.

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

Offside 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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DN62 VFM is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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