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DS14 VTE

2014 Vauxhall Insignia

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

231,830 mi
Last recorded231,830 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Vauxhall Insignia80,359 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS14 VTE
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 231,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 224,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 224,710 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 214,315 miles

advise oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2023 214,263 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Engine mounting bracket excessively loose gearbox mount loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2021 192,154 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 180,293 miles

Both rear tyres feathering on inner edges

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 26 Apr 2019 164,495 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 144,190 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 111,236 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low

offside front tyre wearing low

Fail 18 Jul 2017 111,233 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing low

offside front tyre wearing low

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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DS14 VTE is a 2014 Vauxhall Insignia in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2014 Vauxhall Insignia models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 80,359 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 DS14 VTE, 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 12 years old, this Vauxhall Insignia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DS14 VTE registered?

DS14 VTE is a 2014 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 17 July 2014.

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