2018 Vauxhall Insignia 1.5L Petrol · BV18 SWW
2018 Vauxhall Insignia (1.5L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 66,119 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL INSIGNIA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,119 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BV18 SWW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2026
- 66,119 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BV18 SWW 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 2018 Vauxhall Insignia (BV18 SWW) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
BV18 SWW Mileage History
- 28/06/202448,041 mi
- 28/06/202448,042 mi+1 mi
- 11/06/202557,490 mi+9,448 mi
- 27/05/202665,922 mi+8,432 mi
- 02/06/202666,119 mi+197 mi
Average of roughly 9,376 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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