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Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,956 cc

K40 VLEMOT history

K40 VLE is a black diesel Vauxhall Insignia first used on 20 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 125,308 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

K40 VLE black Vauxhall Insignia – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2027
Mileage
125,308 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,520 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 VLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Insignia
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,956 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
20 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 VLE was last recorded at 125,308 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 14,542 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,766 miles · 30 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
14,542 miles
Average per year
6,520 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,308 miles
  • 2025 – 110,766 miles
  • 2024 – 101,865 miles
  • 2023 – 95,410 miles
  • 2022 – 89,416 miles
  • 2021 – 82,285 miles
  • 2020 – 77,001 miles
  • 2019 – 72,587 miles
  • 2018 – 67,573 miles
  • 2017 – 61,063 miles
  • 2016 – 55,403 miles
  • 2015 – 50,568 miles
  • 2014 – 44,624 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,308 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen.

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 4 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,308 miles (+14,542)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    125,308 miles
    Test number
    831964631719
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass110,766 miles (+8,901)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    110,766 miles
    Test number
    758405675007
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass101,865 miles (+6,455)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    101,865 miles
    Test number
    375091913914
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass95,410 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    95,410 miles
    Test number
    451571607004
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in glass. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber bump stops/dust coves insecure.

  5. Fail95,393 miles (+5,977)2 dangerous1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,393 miles
    Test number
    289472295901
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn >1.6mm. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in glass. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber bump stops/dust coves insecure.

  6. Pass89,416 miles (+7,131)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    89,416 miles
    Test number
    632206065505
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber bump stops and dust covers insecure.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm, worn excessively on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm, worn excessively on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass82,285 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    82,285 miles
    Test number
    171265491815
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber dust covers/bump stops insecure.

  8. Fail82,285 miles (+5,284)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,285 miles
    Test number
    732305779711
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both.
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber dust covers/bump stops insecure.

  9. Pass77,001 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    77,001 miles
    Test number
    785440603803
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen not effecting drivers overall view of the road. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber bump stops/dust covers insecure.
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  10. Fail77,001 miles (+4,414)1 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,001 miles
    Test number
    112417938732
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both. (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen not effecting drivers overall view of the road. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber bump stops/dust covers insecure.
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  11. Pass72,587 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    72,587 miles
    Test number
    962053476233
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both.
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn Lift in column from upper attachment/height adjuster detected at the steering wheel. (2.2.2 (b))

  12. Fail72,587 miles (+5,014)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,587 miles
    Test number
    749790816539
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both.
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn Lift in column from upper attachment/height adjuster detected at the steering wheel. (2.2.2 (b))

  13. Pass67,573 miles (+6,510)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    67,573 miles
    Test number
    298499576627
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass61,063 miles (+5,660)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    61,063 miles
    Test number
    340670475758
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass55,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    55,403 miles
    Test number
    261576181247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail55,403 miles (+270)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,403 miles
    Test number
    405596475847
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass55,133 miles (+4,565)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    55,133 miles
    Test number
    120168255240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,568 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    50,568 miles
    Test number
    859284975140
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Fail50,568 miles (+5,944)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,568 miles
    Test number
    349734175162
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass44,624 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    44,624 miles
    Test number
    285355454166
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about K40 VLE

Does K40 VLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 VLE is valid until 29 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on K40 VLE?
The MOT on K40 VLE is valid until 29 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 VLE done?
K40 VLE was recorded at 125,308 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 6,520 miles a year.
Has K40 VLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 VLE has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on K40 VLE 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 K40 VLE find?
K40 VLE passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective condensation; offside headlamp lens slightly defective condensation.

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