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GY12 VNU

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,721 mi
Last recorded92,721 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 VNU
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 24 Feb 2026 92,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 90,329 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 87,133 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 83,950 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 80,316 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 76,864 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 71,834 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 64,845 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 55,220 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 45,164 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 37,804 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 34,094 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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GY12 VNU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GY12 VNU, 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 GY12 VNU registered?

GY12 VNU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 1 August 2012.

Is GY12 VNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY12 VNU shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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