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DY62 VJG

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

73,874 mi
Last recorded73,874 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 VJG
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 73,874 miles

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 69,909 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 69,906 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2021 67,127 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 67,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 64,309 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 58,389 miles

EML light on

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 58,389 miles

EML light on

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 52,495 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 52,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 40,045 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 40,045 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick down to metal (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 30,095 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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DY62 VJG is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DY62 VJG, 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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DY62 VJG is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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