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DV12 VWN

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,333 mi
Last recorded119,333 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 119,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective has water misting lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2026 119,333 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective has water misting lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 109,531 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 109,527 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 99,862 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water in both head lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 99,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water in both head lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 87,123 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 71,698 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Minor racking to surface of rubber (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 54,284 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 54,284 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear indicators flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper torn and not clearing screen o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 44,379 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 33,187 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 22,276 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 20,785 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 19,172 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 15,462 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 VWN is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VWN, 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 VWN registered?

DV12 VWN is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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