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FG59 VWR

2010 Vauxhall Insignia

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

196,916 mi
Last recorded196,916 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2010 Vauxhall Insignia82,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 VWR
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 196,916 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2025 182,014 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 172,460 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 172,291 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Bearing noisey (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Cut (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 151,497 miles

Nearside Front radiator mounting bracket broken

Fail 24 Jun 2023 151,178 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front radiator mounting bracket broken

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 135,711 miles

Both rear shock absorber covers split and adrift

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 11 Jun 2022 135,699 miles

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

Both rear shock absorber covers split and adrift

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Jun 2021 108,812 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 105,836 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 86,838 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 73,329 miles

All tyres starting to perish

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2017 66,620 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 63,870 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 58,980 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 53,126 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 50,292 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 39,087 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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FG59 VWR is a 2010 Vauxhall Insignia in Red with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2010 Vauxhall Insignia models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 82,375 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 FG59 VWR, 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 16 years old, this Vauxhall Insignia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FG59 VWR registered?

FG59 VWR is a 2010 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 7 January 2010.

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