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GL12 XHP

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,270 mi
Last recorded93,270 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 XHP
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 93,270 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 87,759 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 85,475 miles

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

Offside Front headlight unit has water ingress not effecting light output or beam pattern

Pass 21 Jun 2023 83,560 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 82,506 miles

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

warning on dash:- DPF is full

Fail 27 Jun 2022 82,506 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

warning on dash:- DPF is full

Pass 18 Jun 2021 80,808 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 78,956 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Service light on

Pass 1 Jul 2019 77,047 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 68,159 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S & O/S ()

Fail 17 Jun 2018 68,148 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S & O/S ()

Pass 9 Jun 2017 61,980 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 61,980 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2016 56,167 miles

2 child seats fitted to the rear not allowing full inspection of the seat belts

under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 16 Jun 2015 48,043 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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GL12 XHP is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 GL12 XHP, 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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GL12 XHP is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 13 August 2012.

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