2014 Vauxhall Insignia 2.0L Diesel · FL14 VGK

The 2014 Vauxhall Insignia presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 22 April 2026 at 132,636 miles. The most recent test recorded only minor, non-safety-critical advisories: an inoperative offside rear registration plate lamp and deterioration of both front and rear plates where the characters remained legible. This outcome is a marked improvement over the preceding years, where tyre wear and wiper defects were recurring items. The record suggests the current keeper has addressed basic upkeep promptly, with no mechanical or structural failures appearing in the latest two tests. The mileage accumulation of roughly 11,053 miles per year is typical for a vehicle of this age and does not raise concerns about excessive use or suspiciously low standing. The annual tests from January 2023 through April 2026 show a consistent and steady progression from 119,704 to 132,636 miles, with no anomalous gaps or sudden jumps in recorded distance. The 2024 test history is particularly instructive: a failure on 25 January 2024 at 122,043 miles for worn rear tyres and ineffective wipers was followed by a pass on the same date, indicating the defects were rectified immediately rather than ignored. A buyer conducting an in-person inspection should focus on the components that have historically drawn attention. The repeated appearance of tyres worn to the legal limit or on the edges across the 2023 and 2024 tests points to a pattern of uneven wear, which on the Insignia often stems from worn suspension bushes, misaligned tracking, or tired dampers. Have the front and rear suspension arms, drop links, and anti-roll bar links checked for play. The 2024 wiper failure, though minor, warrants a quick check of the wiper linkage and motor if judder or streaking is present during a test drive. Beyond the flagged items, the age and mileage mean corrosion and exhaust integrity deserve close attention. Inspect the subframes, inner wing arches, and sills for surface or structural rust, particularly if the vehicle has spent time in salted regions. The exhaust system and DPF should be examined for leaks or excessive soot, as the 2026 test recorded no emissions advisories but a vehicle covering this mileage will have seen multiple heat cycles. Brake discs and pads should be measured for wear, and the rear calipers checked for binding, a common Insignia fault that does not always trigger an MOT failure but accelerates pad wear.