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DV12 VGZ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

91,026 mi
Last recorded91,026 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 91,026 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 88,556 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 85,410 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2022 85,410 miles

Direction indicator not working osf (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working osf (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding osr (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 82,234 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 79,114 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 73,594 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 67,721 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 58,546 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 49,678 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 39,420 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 VGZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VGZ, 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 VGZ registered?

DV12 VGZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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The MOT history for DV12 VGZ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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