Vauxhall Insignia
Red · Diesel · 2014 · 1,956 cc
J8 CEWMOT history
J8 CEW is a red diesel Vauxhall Insignia first used on 20 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 126,464 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 126,464 mi
- At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 10 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 10,828 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J8 CEW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Insignia
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,956 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 20 Mar 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
J8 CEW was last recorded at 126,464 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 5,163 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 121,301 miles · 8 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,163 miles
- Average per year
- 10,828 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 126,464 miles
- 2025 – 121,301 miles
- 2024 – 110,438 miles
- 2023 – 95,719 miles
- 2022 – 81,680 miles
- 2021 – 69,207 miles
- 2020 – 58,836 miles
- 2019 – 46,056 miles
- 2018 – 33,090 miles
- 2017 – 28,897 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass126,464 miles
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value
Dangerous3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Strong smell of diesel under bonnet, no visible leaks at time of test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
15 tests since 21 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass126,464 miles (+5,163)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 126,464 miles
- Test number
- 310340506727
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass121,301 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 121,301 miles
- Test number
- 464068083670
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,301 miles (+10,863)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,301 miles
- Test number
- 511328608053
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass110,438 miles (+14,719)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 110,438 miles
- Test number
- 161284319872
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass95,719 miles (+14,039)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 95,719 miles
- Test number
- 945745307079
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass81,680 miles (+10)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 81,680 miles
- Test number
- 452927748716
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth inner brake pads have been fitted to nearside rear, both outer pads fitted to offside rear. Brakes not adversely affected
- AdvisoryStrong smell of diesel under bonnet, no visible leaks at time of test
Fail81,670 miles (+12,463)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,670 miles
- Test number
- 800777462908
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick almost metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryStrong smell of diesel under bonnet, no visible leaks at time of test
Pass69,207 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 69,207 miles
- Test number
- 949081556384
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,194 miles (+10,358)1 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,194 miles
- Test number
- 396597441037
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorElectronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
- MajorElectronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass58,836 miles (+91)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 58,836 miles
- Test number
- 344603986915
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,745 miles (+473)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,745 miles
- Test number
- 712971285543
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorElectronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
- MajorElectronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
Fail58,272 miles (+12,216)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,272 miles
- Test number
- 826433689625
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorElectronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass46,056 miles (+12,966)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 46,056 miles
- Test number
- 954211761044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,090 miles (+4,193)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 33,090 miles
- Test number
- 257557577301
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,897 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 28,897 miles
- Test number
- 681130379707
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about J8 CEW
- Does J8 CEW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 CEW is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on J8 CEW?
- The MOT on J8 CEW is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has J8 CEW done?
- J8 CEW was recorded at 126,464 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 10,828 miles a year.
- Has J8 CEW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J8 CEW has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on J8 CEW ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on J8 CEW find?
- J8 CEW passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 2 more.
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