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DS12 VBG

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,405 mi
Last recorded94,405 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 VBG
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 94,405 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 89,792 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 86,577 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 82,463 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 78,552 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 74,853 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 68,920 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2020 68,920 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 61,291 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 61,291 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 59,231 miles

covers fitted restricting inspection of vehicle

Pass 6 Jun 2017 53,305 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 53,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake binding

Pass 2 Jun 2016 44,236 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 44,236 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 37,897 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

nearside rear tyre 2.5mm

slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

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 VBG 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 75%.

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 VBG, 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 VBG registered?

DS12 VBG is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is DS12 VBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS12 VBG shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DS12 VBG have outstanding finance?

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