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DV12 VXS

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

112,325 mi
Last recorded112,325 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 112,325 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both lower coolant radiator mounts are broken

Fail 10 Apr 2025 112,255 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from the join between the front and center section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure securing bolt for the join between the front and center sections has broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 102,862 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 90,097 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 81,868 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 77,210 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Pass 11 May 2020 67,297 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 64,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm 225/55x17 101w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2019 64,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm 225/55x17 101w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 57,956 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 51,311 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 44,839 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2015 31,974 miles

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

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 VXS is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VXS, 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 VXS registered?

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

Is DV12 VXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV12 VXS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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