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DS12 VSF

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,672 mi
Last recorded176,672 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 176,672 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2025 164,712 miles

Moisture in n/s headlamp

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 151,720 miles

Offside Radiator bracket insecure

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 151,720 miles

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

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

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

Offside Radiator bracket insecure

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 137,708 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 125,367 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Moisture in both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 110,155 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 110,154 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb hanging out (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 95,097 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 81,552 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip missing

N/S Rear shock absorber cover loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & BALD on outside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & BALD on outside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 67,955 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 57,119 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 51,452 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2016 51,343 miles

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tailgate (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 40,523 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 VSF is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VSF, 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 VSF registered?

DS12 VSF is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 25 July 2012.

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