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VN58 WMJ

2008 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,819 mi
Last recorded143,819 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Insignia68,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN58 WMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 143,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 143,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 137,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake disc back plate corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 137,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake disc back plate corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 129,808 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 129,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 121,334 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 121,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 May 2016 117,619 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall split but no ply or cords showing

Pass 29 May 2015
Fail 27 May 2015

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 101,935 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 89,489 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 74,475 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 52,206 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 52,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 WMJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WMJ, 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 WMJ registered?

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

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