2011 Vauxhall Insignia 2.0L Diesel · BU61 YBH
2011 Vauxhall Insignia (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 120,499 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jun 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL INSIGNIA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,499 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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BU61 YBH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 02/06/2026
- 120,499 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BU61 YBH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Vauxhall Insignia (BU61 YBH) between November 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced FULL OF WATER (4.1.4 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Full of water (4.1.4 (a))”; “Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))”.
BU61 YBH Mileage History
- 01/11/2022115,127 mi
- 04/06/2024117,049 mi+1,922 mi
- 06/06/2024117,051 mi+2 mi
- 30/05/2025189,535 mi+72,484 mi
- 02/06/2026120,499 mi-69,036 mi
Average of roughly 1,499 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Insignia Mk1 pre-facelift
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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