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DU12 VEW

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

117,342 mi
Last recorded117,342 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 VEW
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 117,342 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 111,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2mm plus outer edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 111,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid brake calliper leaking fluid. (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted split. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2mm plus outer edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 105,962 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 105,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside day running light no operation.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 99,582 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 92,605 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 92,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 87,520 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 87,518 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

hid light warning lamp on but working

Pass 30 Apr 2019 75,575 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 62,314 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 61,661 miles

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

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

both rear shockabsorber dust covers loose

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts and rears (3.5.1i)

undertrays fitted obscuring examination of components underneath vehicle

Pass 17 Aug 2016 59,602 miles

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover loose

Pass 19 Aug 2015 57,938 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 47,962 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 28,816 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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DU12 VEW is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver 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 DU12 VEW, 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 DU12 VEW registered?

DU12 VEW is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 18 April 2012.

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The MOT history for DU12 VEW 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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