2018 Vauxhall Insignia 1.6L Diesel · VU68 EDF
2018 Vauxhall Insignia (1.6L, diesel). First registered 23 Oct 2018. Recorded mileage 144,485 miles. MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL INSIGNIA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,485 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- 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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VU68 EDF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2026
- 144,485 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
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VU68 EDF 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 2018 Vauxhall Insignia (VU68 EDF) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 July 2026 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 (12 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Fuel system component leaking fuel filter under vehicle (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
VU68 EDF Mileage History
- 11/07/2024127,303 mi
- 12/07/2024127,332 mi+29 mi
- 25/06/2025128,851 mi+1,519 mi
- 09/07/2026144,472 mi+15,621 mi
- 09/07/2026144,485 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 8,620 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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