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DV12 VWJ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

146,008 mi
Last recorded146,008 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 146,008 miles

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

Rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Rear suspension arms corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2022 133,197 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower both rear arms corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2021 123,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 112,042 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 101,288 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 101,284 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer leaking exhaust gasses along seam (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2018 89,689 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2017 73,955 miles

Offside Rear brake dragging but not sufficient to affect RBT performance

Fail 13 May 2017 73,955 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear brake dragging but not sufficient to affect RBT performance

Pass 10 May 2016 57,507 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 39,654 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 VWJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VWJ, 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 VWJ registered?

DV12 VWJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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