2012 Vauxhall Insignia 1.8L Petrol · DV12 VEM

The 2026‑01‑08 MOT at 91,005 miles passed, confirming the Vauxhall Insignia is presently roadworthy, but the recurring rust, oil leak and suspension wear show a stable maintenance trend rather than improvement; the tester recorded a damaged front bumper, corroded front and rear sub‑frames, a corroded offside rear coil spring and a minor exhaust leak, all of which remain present. Mileage has risen from 51,114 miles in June 2016 to 91,005 miles in January 2026, an increase of 39,891 miles over ten years, averaging about 4,000 miles per year; the jump from 39,311 miles in 2015 to 51,114 miles in 2016 represents a rapid accumulation of 11,803 miles in a single year, while later intervals such as 2022‑2023 added 4,363 miles, indicating a generally steady usage pattern with occasional periods of faster mileage gain. A buyer should inspect the condition of the front and rear sub‑frames and the offside rear coil spring for structural rust that could compromise chassis integrity, and verify the damping performance of the front and offside front shock absorbers, which have shown light oil misting since 2016. The repeated wear of brake discs, pitting and scoring noted in 2022 and 2023, together with binding rear brakes observed in 2017, demand a close check of brake discs, pads and calipers for binding or excessive wear, while tyre wear close to the legal limit on all four positions suggests replacement may be required and the offside front nail in the tyre recorded in 2023 warrants immediate attention.