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FG62 VFZ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,470 mi
Last recorded122,470 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG62 VFZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 122,470 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2025 115,928 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2025 115,921 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 93,945 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 93,737 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 70,926 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2023 70,898 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 63,578 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning one of the three n/s/r side lamps is not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 63,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning one of the three n/s/r side lamps is not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 56,615 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 56,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on very inner edge & wall very weak (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 51,783 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 46,704 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 38,662 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 30,561 miles

No emissions test results - unable to obtain metered smoke reading

Pass 8 Sep 2016 23,111 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 17,495 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 17,495 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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FG62 VFZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black 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 FG62 VFZ, 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 FG62 VFZ registered?

FG62 VFZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 26 October 2012.

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