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DS12 VMG

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,309 mi
Last recorded100,309 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 VMG
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 100,309 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH O/S + N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 92,173 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 92,172 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking temp repair been done previously, leaking. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 79,089 miles

general under body corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2023 73,588 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 70,817 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 60,894 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 60,659 miles

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

offside washer jet inop

Pass 12 Nov 2020 51,676 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 46,429 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 42,190 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 40,099 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 36,190 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 30,183 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VMG is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VMG, 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

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What year was DS12 VMG registered?

DS12 VMG is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 18 July 2012.

Is DS12 VMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS12 VMG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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