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DS12 GVW

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,696 mi
Last recorded101,696 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 GVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 101,696 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 96,522 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 96,522 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 88,561 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Nov 2022 80,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 80,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 76,173 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 73,505 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 65,453 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 57,321 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2018 57,321 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 53,872 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2017 53,869 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Coolant level slightly low

Headlamp aim too low Nearside and offside (1.8)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2017 49,997 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 46,116 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside 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)

Offside 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)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 42,342 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

o/s/r tyre has 3mm tread left

Fail 24 Jun 2016 42,342 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

o/s/r tyre has 3mm tread left

Pass 25 Jun 2015 36,560 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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DS12 GVW 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 72.2%.

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 DS12 GVW, 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 DS12 GVW registered?

DS12 GVW is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 11 July 2012.

Is DS12 GVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS12 GVW shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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