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DV12 VEW

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

99,089 mi
Last recorded99,089 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 VEW
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 99,089 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 99,087 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour Front and rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 94,001 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 94,001 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2023 78,915 miles

Front moisture inside the front headlights

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

fuel filler neck really rusty

Pass 25 Aug 2022 69,064 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Front mount worn but system still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread. 225/55x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 64,670 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55x17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 64,669 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55x17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 62,555 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 62,554 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 22 May 2019 59,111 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 59,111 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 55,921 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage near rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear handbrake cable corroded

Nearside Rear wheel binding slightly

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

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 14 Apr 2018 55,921 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage near rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear handbrake cable corroded

Nearside Rear wheel binding slightly

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

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 1 May 2017 49,702 miles
Pass 30 May 2016 41,702 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 41,699 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 36,395 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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DV12 VEW is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DV12 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 DV12 VEW registered?

DV12 VEW is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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