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J23 WLV

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

67,240 mi
Last recorded67,240 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 WLV
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 67,240 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 63,752 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 25 Jul 2025 63,752 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2024 56,850 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamps full of moisture (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 53,593 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear stabilizer link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 50,771 miles

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

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear stabilizer link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 48,808 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear stabiliser link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under tray fitted obscuring view

Pass 4 Sep 2020 47,999 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

under tray fitted obscuring view

Pass 31 Aug 2019 46,693 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted obscuring view

under tray fitted obscuring view

Pass 30 Aug 2018 43,124 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring view

under tray fitted obscuring view

Fail 30 Aug 2018 43,214 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine cover fitted obscuring view

under tray fitted obscuring view

Pass 4 Sep 2017 40,408 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres cracking on outer shoulder

nearside front tyre slightly perishing in tread

offside front brake hose slightly twisted

under tray fitted obscuring view

Pass 6 Sep 2016 38,278 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 34,611 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 30,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres getting low

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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J23 WLV 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 86.7%.

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 J23 WLV, 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 J23 WLV registered?

J23 WLV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 2 February 2012.

Is J23 WLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J23 WLV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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