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DV12 VLJ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

80,267 mi
Last recorded80,267 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 80,267 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 77,984 miles

Nearside Front flexy brake pipe slightly twisted

oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2023 74,883 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 69,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water in lamp unit (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 67,115 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 63,729 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 59,604 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 54,977 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 47,641 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 41,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 41,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 34,318 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 VLJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 VLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DV12 VLJ?

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What year was DV12 VLJ registered?

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

Is DV12 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV12 VLJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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