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DV12 VYN

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

163,401 mi
Last recorded163,401 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 163,401 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 162,189 miles

Offside Rear lamp lense damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Dec 2024 162,188 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak manifold area (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear lamp lense damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 158,543 miles

Offside Rear tail lamp damaged (cracked lense)

Fail 28 Dec 2023 158,543 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tail lamp damaged (cracked lense)

Pass 29 Dec 2022 149,514 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 134,988 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 134,988 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2019 112,873 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 112,869 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 98,809 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 83,706 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 69,383 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 67,758 miles

bottom engine cover loose and damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2015 42,817 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 VYN is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VYN, 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 VYN registered?

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

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