2016 Vauxhall Insignia 1.6L Diesel · DT16 XRB
2016 Vauxhall Insignia (1.6L, diesel). First registered 28 Jul 2016. Recorded mileage 128,502 miles. MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL INSIGNIA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,502 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
DT16 XRB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2026
- 128,502 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DT16 XRB 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 2016 Vauxhall Insignia (DT16 XRB) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.
DT16 XRB Mileage History
- 21/08/202387,914 mi
- 19/08/2024101,850 mi+13,936 mi
- 07/08/2025114,456 mi+12,606 mi
- 07/08/2025114,456 mi
- 21/08/2026128,502 mi+14,046 mi
Average of roughly 13,530 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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