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DV12 VVK

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,566 mi
Last recorded135,566 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 VVK
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 135,566 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2026 135,563 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2025 126,994 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 126,992 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 117,365 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 104,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 104,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 92,722 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 92,615 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 80,992 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES WORN SLIGHTLY ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 14 Sep 2020 70,316 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 53,360 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 53,295 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 53,295 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 48,100 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine bay covers fitted

under car trays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2017 41,095 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 34,464 miles

n/s/f wiper blade centre tearing

Pass 24 Jun 2015 28,449 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VVK is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VVK, 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 VVK registered?

DV12 VVK is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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