2012 Vauxhall Insignia 2.0L Diesel · FD62 VDF
2012 Vauxhall Insignia (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 246,237 miles. MOT expired on 14 Apr 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL INSIGNIA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 246,237 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.
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.
FD62 VDF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2025
- 246,237 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FD62 VDF 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 (FD62 VDF) between April 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 2025 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 (7 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
FD62 VDF Mileage History
- 07/04/2023223,678 mi
- 07/04/2023223,679 mi+1 mi
- 16/04/2024230,194 mi+6,515 mi
- 16/04/2024230,148 mi-46 mi
- 14/04/2025246,237 mi+16,089 mi
Average of roughly 11,165 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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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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