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FG12 WCW

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

104,405 mi
Last recorded104,405 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 WCW
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 104,405 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear emissions to clean to show on test

Pass 27 Aug 2025 97,245 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 97,245 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 90,691 miles

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security axel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security tank straps (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 90,690 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security axel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security tank straps (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 86,890 miles

Nearside front headlamp lens damp

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside front headlamp lens damp

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 86,890 miles

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

Nearside front headlamp lens damp

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside front headlamp lens damp

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 80,670 miles

Both headlamps have water ingress

Pass 9 Sep 2021 75,492 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp lens damp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 72,114 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 68,744 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front brake pads very close to 1.5mm

Fail 4 Sep 2019 68,744 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))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front brake pads very close to 1.5mm

Pass 7 Sep 2018 63,500 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm and perished.

Pass 12 Sep 2017 57,981 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

ns rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge.

Fail 12 Sep 2017 57,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

ns rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge.

Pass 8 Sep 2016 52,244 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 48,342 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 May 2016 48,342 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 37,287 miles

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

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage at 3 points but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

nearside rear tyre has 2 cuts, NOT in excess of the requirements BUT STILL deep enough to reach the ply or cords

winter tyres fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2015 37,287 miles

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage at 3 points but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

nearside rear tyre has 2 cuts, NOT in excess of the requirements BUT STILL deep enough to reach the ply or cords

winter tyres fitted

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 WCW is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WCW, 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 WCW registered?

FG12 WCW is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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