Vauxhall Insignia
Brown · Diesel · 2011 · 1,956 cc
J9 LHUMOT history
J9 LHU is a brown diesel Vauxhall Insignia first used on 17 May 2011. Its MOT expired on 16 Jul 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 132,934 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 132,934 mi
- At MOT on 17 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 9,409 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J9 LHU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Insignia
- Colour
- Brown
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,956 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 17 May 2011
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
J9 LHU was last recorded at 132,934 miles on 17 Jul 2025, 8,885 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 124,049 miles · 31 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 8,885 miles
- Average per year
- 9,409 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 132,934 miles
- 2024 – 124,049 miles
- 2023 – 106,149 miles
- 2022 – 91,067 miles
- 2021 – 80,249 miles
- 2020 – 68,173 miles
- 2019 – 61,812 miles
- 2018 – 55,562 miles
- 2017 – 48,317 miles
- 2016 – 41,919 miles
- 2015 – 33,119 miles
- 2014 – 26,384 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass132,934 miles
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.
Rear lights tinted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Slight oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
15 tests since 21 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass132,934 miles (+8,885)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 132,934 miles
- Test number
- 187458185630
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass124,049 miles (+17,900)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 124,049 miles
- Test number
- 143186762947
- MinorRear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced Both sides (4.3.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Right on the edge ,borderline (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass106,149 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 106,149 miles
- Test number
- 414901416000
- AdvisoryRear lights tinted
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
Fail106,146 miles (+15,079)7 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,146 miles
- Test number
- 280604353641
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear lights tinted
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
Pass91,067 miles (+10,818)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 91,067 miles
- Test number
- 183408633820
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear bumper damaged
Pass80,249 miles (+37)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 80,249 miles
- Test number
- 307105913605
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,212 miles (+12,039)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,212 miles
- Test number
- 905824552770
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Pass68,173 miles (+6,361)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 68,173 miles
- Test number
- 132224455680
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,812 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 61,812 miles
- Test number
- 956126128804
- AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing inner edge
- AdvisoryFuel tan bracket corroded
Fail61,812 miles (+6,250)1 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,812 miles
- Test number
- 237691200189
- MajorRear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing inner edge
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear brake discs has lip
- AdvisoryFuel tan bracket corroded
Pass55,562 miles (+7,245)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 55,562 miles
- Test number
- 367066129307
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass48,317 miles (+6,398)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 48,317 miles
- Test number
- 811725654717
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,919 miles (+8,800)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 41,919 miles
- Test number
- 237887118258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,119 miles (+6,735)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 33,119 miles
- Test number
- 745638875052
- NoteRear brake discs rusty
Pass26,384 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 26,384 miles
- Test number
- 325980984068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about J9 LHU
- Does J9 LHU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on J9 LHU expired on 16 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on J9 LHU?
- The MOT on J9 LHU expired on 16 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has J9 LHU done?
- J9 LHU was recorded at 132,934 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2025, an average of 9,409 miles a year.
- Has J9 LHU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J9 LHU has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on J9 LHU 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 J9 LHU find?
- J9 LHU passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2025 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration, and 4 more.
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