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DV12 VVU

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,417 mi
Last recorded83,417 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 VVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 83,417 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 69,417 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside bald inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2023 61,863 miles

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

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

Offside Front damp in headlamp

Pass 19 May 2022 52,674 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 44,158 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 41,798 miles

condition of wiper blades

Fail 27 May 2020 41,798 miles

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

condition of wiper blades

Pass 18 Jun 2018 33,536 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 17 Jun 2017 29,644 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 29,640 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 25,274 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 21,448 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 VVU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VVU, 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 VVU registered?

DV12 VVU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is DV12 VVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV12 VVU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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