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DV12 VGN

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,905 mi
Last recorded94,905 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 94,905 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 90,851 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlights misted due to water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 86,790 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlight misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 86,790 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust sections missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlight misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 79,459 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 73,226 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 69,430 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 65,523 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi has been repaired with exhaust paste previously (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and outer sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019 65,522 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts abs sensor wiring (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi has been repaired with exhaust paste previously (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and outer sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 59,565 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 54,736 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 50,266 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 41,440 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Jun 2015 41,440 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VGN is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DV12 VGN, 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 VGN registered?

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

Is DV12 VGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV12 VGN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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