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DS12 VVL

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

193,075 mi
Last recorded193,075 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 193,075 miles

Front under tray slightly insecure

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective has condensation on inside of cover (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside screen washers on o/s have poor effort

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 186,462 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 186,440 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside windscreen washer jet poor

Pass 25 Jul 2024 179,155 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 179,154 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 166,857 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 163,200 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight misting of fuel on fuel filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 148,765 miles

Light misting of diesel on fuel filter

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 148,765 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Light misting of diesel on fuel filter

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 137,581 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2020 136,649 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 121,530 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm tread also worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 106,095 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 89,648 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 71,928 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

offside rear and nearside rear shock absorber covers broken away

Pass 14 Jul 2015 53,673 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracks appearing insid tread of rear tyres

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn on edges

Fail 14 Jul 2015 53,673 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracks appearing insid tread of rear tyres

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn on edges

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 VVL is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VVL, 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 VVL registered?

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

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