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DY12 VHX

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

166,503 mi
Last recorded166,503 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 VHX
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 166,503 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 May 2025 160,045 miles

offside rear sill corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2024 136,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 136,963 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 136,359 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Four objects removed from interior mirror. ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 136,351 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour Dip beam is showing orange to front of car. (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper ball joint dust cover is split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour Dip beam is showing orange to front of car. (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Four objects removed from interior mirror. ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 131,363 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner cv boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2020 130,706 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 113,428 miles

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

No smoke detected on acceleration check

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 93,276 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 75,131 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 56,042 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 55,934 miles

Lower protective engine covers fitted

Upper protective engine covers fitted

both outer lower door sills dented

Pass 21 Apr 2017 52,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Apr 2017 52,670 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 44,778 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 36,137 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DY12 VHX is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DY12 VHX, 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 DY12 VHX registered?

DY12 VHX is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 3 April 2012.

Is DY12 VHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY12 VHX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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