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GL61 HLG

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

41,964 mi
Last recorded41,964 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL61 HLG
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 41,964 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 37,653 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 32,838 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 27,689 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 22,605 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 17,792 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2021 17,792 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 16,115 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 16,115 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 14,340 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 12,611 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 10,687 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 9,927 miles

Cut in OSR tyre tread

OSF and both rear tyre sidewalls scuffed

Rear registration plate damaged and delaminating

Fail 5 Jan 2017 9,927 miles

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

Cut in OSR tyre tread

NSF tyre sidewall heavily scuffed/damaged

OSF and both rear tyre sidewalls scuffed

Rear registration plate damaged and delaminating

Fail 4 Jan 2017 9,926 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement both sides (3.5.1k)

Cut in OSR tyre tread

NSF tyre sidewall heavily scuffed/damaged

OSF and both rear tyre sidewalls scuffed

Rear registration plate damaged and delaminating

Pass 8 Jan 2016 8,166 miles

Nearside Rear wheel has resistance when rotated

Offside Rear wheel has resistance when rotated

Pass 20 Jan 2015 6,530 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 6,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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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GL61 HLG is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GL61 HLG, 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 GL61 HLG registered?

GL61 HLG is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 9 February 2012.

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