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DS12 VPW

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

172,264 mi
Last recorded172,264 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 172,264 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 159,019 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 147,119 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 147,106 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury headlamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2019 143,150 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 143,150 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 140,199 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 140,199 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 119,653 miles

o/s/r tyre close to limit 245/45/16 100t

Pass 2 Aug 2016 89,253 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit looks to be over inflated

screw in tread of n/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2015 62,316 miles

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 VPW is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DS12 VPW, 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 VPW registered?

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

Is DS12 VPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS12 VPW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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