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White · Diesel · 2010 · 1,956 cc

L8 VBEMOT history

L8 VBE is a white diesel Vauxhall Insignia first used on 11 Nov 2010. Its MOT expired on 13 Apr 2025 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 156,055 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2025.

L8 VBE white Vauxhall Insignia – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Apr 2025
Mileage
156,055 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,595 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 VBE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Insignia
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,956 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
11 Nov 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

L8 VBE was last recorded at 156,055 miles on 11 Apr 2025, 9,454 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,601 miles · 25 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
9,454 miles
Average per year
8,595 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 156,055 miles
  • 2024 – 146,601 miles
  • 2023 – 138,290 miles
  • 2022 – 131,226 miles
  • 2021 – 123,775 miles
  • 2020 – 115,998 miles
  • 2019 – 107,899 miles
  • 2018 – 100,389 miles
  • 2017 – 93,050 miles
  • 2016 – 87,193 miles
  • 2015 – 74,535 miles
  • 2014 – 66,112 miles
  • 2013 – 57,362 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail156,055 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll brake backing plates rubbing on discs
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Extensively corroded and covered by belly pan/under tray (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Extensively corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 17 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail156,055 miles (+9,454)1 dangerous6 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,055 miles
    Test number
    688933876394
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake backing plates rubbing on discs
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Extensively corroded and covered by belly pan/under tray (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Extensively corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass146,601 miles (+8,311)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    146,601 miles
    Test number
    939120841227
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened veiwed from above in eng bay (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and most arms as well (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass138,290 miles (+7,064)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    138,290 miles
    Test number
    877072275506
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass131,226 miles (+7,451)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    131,226 miles
    Test number
    952304340963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass123,775 miles (+7,777)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    123,775 miles
    Test number
    368845609982
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass115,998 miles (+8,099)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    115,998 miles
    Test number
    932966746808
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))

  7. Pass107,899 miles (+7,510)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    107,899 miles
    Test number
    841266352672
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass100,389 miles (+7,339)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    100,389 miles
    Test number
    544661585440
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass93,050 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    93,050 miles
    Test number
    869058087975
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on edges

  10. Fail93,048 miles (+5,855)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,048 miles
    Test number
    929766244652
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges

  11. Pass87,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    87,193 miles
    Test number
    942943546060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail87,193 miles (+12,658)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,193 miles
    Test number
    708475547973
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  13. Pass74,535 miles (+8,423)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    74,535 miles
    Test number
    179277122891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,112 miles (+8,750)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    66,112 miles
    Test number
    607750514348
    • NoteOffside front tyre approching tread wear indicator marks .

  15. Pass57,362 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    57,362 miles
    Test number
    267701993248
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail57,362 miles3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,362 miles
    Test number
    287660293245
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L8 VBE

Does L8 VBE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L8 VBE expired on 13 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L8 VBE?
The MOT on L8 VBE expired on 13 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L8 VBE done?
L8 VBE was recorded at 156,055 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2025, an average of 8,595 miles a year.
Has L8 VBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 VBE has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L8 VBE 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 L8 VBE find?
L8 VBE failed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability; nearside rear sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/wheel arch, and 12 more.

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