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Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,956 cc

L40 DWKMOT history

L40 DWK is a black diesel Vauxhall Insignia first used on 18 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 94,682 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

L40 DWK black Vauxhall Insignia – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
94,682 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,268 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 DWK
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
18 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 DWK was last recorded at 94,682 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 3,699 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,983 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,699 miles
Average per year
5,268 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,682 miles
  • 2025 – 90,983 miles
  • 2024 – 89,887 miles
  • 2023 – 87,132 miles
  • 2022 – 85,876 miles
  • 2021 – 84,290 miles
  • 2020 – 82,215 miles
  • 2019 – 79,764 miles
  • 2018 – 76,565 miles
  • 2017 – 65,813 miles
  • 2016 – 54,539 miles
  • 2015 – 44,370 miles
  • 2014 – 33,908 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,682 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp unit has slight damage
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront headlamps have slight corrosion
  • AdvisoryOil life 0%

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.

  • Svs on dash

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear light lense has a crack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • SVS light on dash

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,682 miles (+3,699)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    94,682 miles
    Test number
    898603541338
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp unit has slight damage
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront headlamps have slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil life 0%

  2. Pass90,983 miles (+1,096)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    90,983 miles
    Test number
    800258150818
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light has a small crack
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps have slight condensation
    • AdvisorySvs light on

  3. Pass89,887 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    89,887 miles
    Test number
    187968425453
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lense has a crack
    • AdvisorySvs on dash

  4. Fail89,887 miles (+2,755)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,887 miles
    Test number
    401917994686
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lense has a crack
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySvs on dash

  5. Pass87,132 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    87,132 miles
    Test number
    281919971155
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and cracked edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and cracked edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySVS on dash
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion front and rear subframe

  6. Fail87,132 miles (+1,256)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,132 miles
    Test number
    794737788521
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and cracked edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and cracked edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySVS on dash
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion front and rear subframe

  7. Pass85,876 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    85,876 miles
    Test number
    462738140748
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySVS light on dash
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to front subframe

  8. Fail85,876 miles (+1,586)2 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,876 miles
    Test number
    988310593451
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySVS light on dash
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to front subframe

  9. Pass84,290 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    84,290 miles
    Test number
    989570765309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail84,290 miles (+2,075)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,290 miles
    Test number
    172935344325
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass82,215 miles (+2,451)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    82,215 miles
    Test number
    974912908014
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensed (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService light on

  12. Pass79,764 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    79,764 miles
    Test number
    514636273292
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Fail79,764 miles (+3,199)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,764 miles
    Test number
    992380488797
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass76,565 miles (+10,752)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    76,565 miles
    Test number
    129053791085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,813 miles (+11,274)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    65,813 miles
    Test number
    452756671074
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  16. Pass54,539 miles (+10,169)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    54,539 miles
    Test number
    888706904868
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  17. Pass44,370 miles (+10,462)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    44,370 miles
    Test number
    978946135169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass33,908 miles (+2,033)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    33,908 miles
    Test number
    899827374117
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass31,875 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    31,875 miles
    Test number
    737823134123
    • NoteSlight split offside front tyre outer sidewall

  20. Fail31,873 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,873 miles
    Test number
    317853734146
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteSlight split offside front tyre outer sidewall

Questions about L40 DWK

Does L40 DWK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 DWK is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 DWK?
The MOT on L40 DWK is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 DWK done?
L40 DWK was recorded at 94,682 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 5,268 miles a year.
Has L40 DWK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 DWK has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on L40 DWK 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 L40 DWK find?
L40 DWK passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside rear lamp unit has slight damage; rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 2 more.

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