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GU62 WXX

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

215,380 mi
Last recorded215,380 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 WXX
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 215,380 miles

Nearside Front daytime running light out

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

Fail 17 Oct 2025 215,380 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to condition of tyres (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245-45-18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front daytime running light out

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 186,800 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front drl light out

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 149,645 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 126,114 miles

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

Tail gate won't open. Gained access through rear seats

Fail 12 Sep 2022 126,113 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Tail gate won't open. Gained access through rear seats

Pass 24 Sep 2021 114,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 103,603 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 93,581 miles

svs light on dash

Fail 2 Sep 2019 93,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

front brake discs heavily worn

svs light on dash

Pass 4 Sep 2018 78,716 miles

Offside Rear tyre punctured

front brake discs worn, pads getting close to squeelers

Fail 4 Sep 2018 78,716 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps replaced bulb (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre punctured

front brake discs worn, pads getting close to squeelers

Pass 20 Sep 2017 53,503 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test put on passenger seat ()

Pass 24 Sep 2016 40,397 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 29,407 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some 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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GU62 WXX is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in White 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 GU62 WXX, 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 GU62 WXX registered?

GU62 WXX is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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