2012 Vauxhall Insignia 2.0L Diesel · DY12 VFM
2012 Vauxhall Insignia (2.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 87,654 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL INSIGNIA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,654 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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DY12 VFM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2026
- 87,654 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DY12 VFM 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 2012 Vauxhall Insignia (DY12 VFM) between March 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 January 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 (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
DY12 VFM Mileage History
- 30/03/202276,854 mi
- 30/03/202276,854 mi
- 24/03/202379,878 mi+3,024 mi
- 20/03/202583,884 mi+4,006 mi
- 26/01/202687,654 mi+3,770 mi
Average of roughly 2,822 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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