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DS62 JVL

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

85,181 mi
Last recorded85,181 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS62 JVL
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 85,181 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened + rear, undersurface (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 85,181 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened + rear, undersurface (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 82,614 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 82,614 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2023 73,536 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 73,536 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested NO REAR BRAKE PADS LEFT (1.2.1 (g))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe after silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust system broken (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2022 65,975 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 65,975 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 61,299 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 61,299 miles

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 55,124 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 55,124 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 50,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 40,606 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 31,878 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 25,025 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 22,328 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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DS62 JVL is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DS62 JVL, 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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DS62 JVL is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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