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DV12 VWX

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

136,697 mi
Last recorded136,697 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 VWX
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 136,697 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/outer tread low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/outer tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 136,565 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Both rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/outer tread low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/outer tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 132,744 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/outer tread low/tread2.2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/outer tread low/tread 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/outer tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 132,744 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/outer tread low/tread2.2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/outer tread low/tread 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/outer tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 129,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/outer tread low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/outer tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 129,798 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/outer tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front door glass missing

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/outer tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 126,234 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 112,046 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 112,046 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 104,175 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 92,837 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 92,836 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken lower section peice broken away (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 81,855 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 81,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 70,703 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 70,703 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 60,572 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 46,098 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 VWX is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VWX, 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 VWX registered?

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

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