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EF61 WPL

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,616 mi
Last recorded135,616 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 WPL
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 135,616 miles

Offside Front 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 both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 135,616 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 130,605 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 130,604 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 126,573 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 124,378 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 124,378 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 114,991 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s off/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 99,781 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 23 Jan 2021 99,781 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 84,787 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 68,868 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 55,222 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 55,222 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 54,954 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 54,954 miles

Central Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 46,515 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 31,904 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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EF61 WPL is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EF61 WPL, 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 EF61 WPL registered?

EF61 WPL is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 10 January 2012.

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