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FG62 VPY

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

146,800 mi
Last recorded146,800 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 146,800 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2026 146,800 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 138,390 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 138,390 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2024 134,067 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner edge,, tread depth ok (5.2.3 (e))

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

o/s and n/s headlamp lenses, water condensation, light outputs slightly reduced

undertrays etc fitted, limiting view of some testable items

Fail 9 Jan 2024 134,040 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop/end link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop/end link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner edge,, tread depth ok (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

o/s and n/s headlamp lenses, water condensation, light outputs slightly reduced

undertrays etc fitted, limiting view of some testable items

Pass 13 Jan 2023 127,143 miles

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

undertrays etc fitted, limiting view to some testable items

Pass 1 Dec 2021 120,583 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 103,506 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 103,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 90,847 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 70,536 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2018 70,536 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 56,237 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 42,000 miles

rear shocks plastic covers damaged

Fail 18 Oct 2016 42,000 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear shocks plastic covers damaged

Pass 7 Nov 2015 31,398 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 VPY is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VPY, 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 VPY registered?

FG62 VPY is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 12 November 2012.

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