2012 Vauxhall Insignia 2.0L Diesel · VU61 LHO
2012 Vauxhall Insignia (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 2012. Recorded mileage 110,532 miles. MOT expired on 22 Feb 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL INSIGNIA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,532 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.
VU61 LHO Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2024
- 110,532 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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VU61 LHO Mileage History
- 13/01/201548,797 mi
- 14/01/201648,875 mi+78 mi
- 11/01/201749,201 mi+326 mi
- 21/12/201749,349 mi+148 mi
- 08/12/201854,686 mi+5,337 mi
- 10/12/201854,697 mi+11 mi
- 02/12/201961,777 mi+7,080 mi
- 31/12/202071,378 mi+9,601 mi
- 13/01/202279,420 mi+8,042 mi
- 17/01/2023146,470 km
- 17/01/2023146,479 km+9 km
- 23/02/2024110,530 mi
- 23/02/2024110,532 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 6,775 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
VU61 LHO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Vauxhall Insignia (VU61 LHO) between January 2015 and February 2024.
The record contains 10 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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