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FG62 WAJ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,672 mi
Last recorded133,672 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG62 WAJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 133,672 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 121,018 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 121,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low headlight adjuster broken in headlight (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 110,650 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2023 110,650 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 98,577 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 98,577 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective heavily Condensated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 85,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 75,418 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Bump stops broken up

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 63,827 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Both rear shock bump stops broken up

Pass 27 Nov 2018 62,371 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear brake has slight bind

Pass 14 Nov 2017 48,875 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 35,882 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 23,226 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Oct 2015 23,226 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 WAJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WAJ, 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 WAJ registered?

FG62 WAJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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