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LJ12 VFA

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

142,587 mi
Last recorded142,587 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 VFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 142,587 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 133,151 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 115,234 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured whitening (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 102,636 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 82,642 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 68,044 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 52,599 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 33,880 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 33,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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LJ12 VFA is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LJ12 VFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ12 VFA registered?

LJ12 VFA is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is LJ12 VFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ12 VFA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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