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FG12 VLK

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,920 mi
Last recorded91,920 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 VLK
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 91,920 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 91,918 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cord showing in cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant low

Pass 15 Oct 2024 86,985 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 80,079 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 80,077 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2022 72,707 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 65,374 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 65,374 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 59,501 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 59,501 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 47,804 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 37,452 miles

Front brake pads worn

O/s front tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 19 Apr 2017 28,738 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 20,920 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 13,510 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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FG12 VLK is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol 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 FG12 VLK, 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 FG12 VLK registered?

FG12 VLK is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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