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VN58 WHV

2008 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

197,600 mi
Last recorded197,600 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Insignia68,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN58 WHV
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 197,600 miles

Central Heat shield not fully secure

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides rear outer lower sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 197,595 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip missing/insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Heat shield not fully secure

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides rear outer lower sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 183,649 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 171,980 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber tube corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 160,063 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 160,060 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 148,830 miles

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

Offside outer sill damaged

Fail 15 Dec 2020 148,816 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside outer sill damaged

Pass 2 Dec 2019 139,918 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 126,850 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 115,126 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2016 103,134 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 90,194 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2014 744,159 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 59,221 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Dec 2012 46,021 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 35,606 miles

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

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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VN58 WHV is a 2008 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Insignia models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 68,610 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 VN58 WHV, 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 18 years old, this Vauxhall Insignia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VN58 WHV registered?

VN58 WHV is a 2008 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 17 December 2008.

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