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L8 WCH

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

135,313 mi
Last recorded135,313 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 WCH
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 135,313 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 132,828 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 132,498 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 126,795 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 119,718 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 109,780 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 101,642 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 96,820 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 96,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2018 79,387 miles

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel filter leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 57,224 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 53,054 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 38,435 miles

Offside Front windscreen wiper split but still clears windscreen

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2015 29,410 miles

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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L8 WCH is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 L8 WCH, 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 L8 WCH registered?

L8 WCH is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is L8 WCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L8 WCH shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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