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FG62 VGU

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,161 mi
Last recorded146,161 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG62 VGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 146,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on egde tread worn to 3mm 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge tread worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge tread worn to 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 146,160 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on egde tread worn to 3mm 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge tread worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge tread worn to 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge severly worn on edge tread worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 139,794 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge 245_40_19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 139,794 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center joint studs badly corroded and center silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible number plate broken across center (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge 245_40_19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 132,316 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 126,262 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 122,953 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 122,944 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 111,951 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 101,136 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 74,738 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 60,452 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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FG62 VGU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VGU, 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 VGU registered?

FG62 VGU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 6 November 2012.

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