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DS61 WVV

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Blue Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

56,702 mi
Last recorded56,702 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 WVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 56,702 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 54,809 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 52,788 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024 52,788 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 50,841 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 50,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245 45 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245 45 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245 45 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2022
Pass 2 Nov 2021 42,548 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 39,240 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 35,583 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 31,509 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Oct 2018 31,509 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Nov 2017 27,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 22,758 miles

front discs & brake pads worn

Pass 30 Oct 2015 17,989 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted stopping inspection of seat belt

removed item from view

Pass 10 Nov 2014 14,025 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Nov 2014 14,025 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DS61 WVV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Blue with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DS61 WVV, 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 DS61 WVV registered?

DS61 WVV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 25 January 2012.

Is DS61 WVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS61 WVV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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