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DS61 YGL

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,758 mi
Last recorded141,758 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 YGL
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 141,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer shoulder 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers poor std (3.4 (b) (i))

condensation inside nearside and offside headlight lens

slight creaking from nearside and offside suspension top mounts

Pass 26 Feb 2025 130,891 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside rear shocks outer casings insecure (5.3.2 (b))

condensation inside nearside and offside headlight lens

Pass 28 Feb 2024 120,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also has several cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil STRONG ADVISE (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

condensation inside nearside and offside headlight lenses

Pass 22 Feb 2023 110,990 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside rear shocks outer casings insecure (5.3.2 (b))

condensation inside nearside headlight lense

Pass 23 Feb 2022 102,096 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished and has several cuts in the tread and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/19 wearing on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

condensation inside nearside front headlight lense

Pass 26 Feb 2021 94,101 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

nearside rear tyre perished and has several cuts in the tread 245/40 zr19

Pass 27 Feb 2020 88,711 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

nearside rear tyre has a cut in outer sidewall 245/40/19

service vehicle soon light on dash

Fail 27 Feb 2020 88,711 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

nearside rear tyre has a cut in outer sidewall 245/40/19

service vehicle soon light on dash

Pass 27 Feb 2019 78,303 miles

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

STRONG ADVISE NEARSIDE FRONT WINDSCREEN WIPER POOR

STRONG ADVISE nearside rear tyre has a cut in outer sidewall 245/40/19

Fail 27 Feb 2019 78,303 miles

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

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

STRONG ADVISE NEARSIDE FRONT WINDSCREEN WIPER POOR

STRONG ADVISE nearside rear tyre has a cut in outer sidewall 245/40/19

Pass 1 Mar 2018 71,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slight side wall damage

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3.0mm (245/40ZR19 XL 98 Y) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear slight side wall damage

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre 2-3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 64,085 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/19 STRONG ADVISE ON INNER SHOULDER AND HAS CUTS ON INNER SIDEWALL (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 55,364 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 46,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 46,548 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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DS61 YGL 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 DS61 YGL, 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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DS61 YGL is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 7 February 2012.

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