Vauxhall Insignia
Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,956 cc
LP61 GAOMOT history
LP61 GAO is a silver diesel Vauxhall Insignia first used on 30 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 90,667 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 90,667 mi
- At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,739 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP61 GAO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Insignia
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,956 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 30 Jan 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP61 GAO was last recorded at 90,667 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 3,492 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 25 Feb 2025: 87,175 miles, lower than 87,219 miles on 8 Mar 2024.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 87,175 miles · 26 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,492 miles
- Average per year
- 5,739 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 90,667 miles
- 2025 – 87,175 miles
- 2024 – 87,219 miles
- 2023 – 79,068 miles
- 2022 – 75,401 miles
- 2021 – 72,380 miles
- 2020 – 68,228 miles
- 2019 – 59,307 miles
- 2018 – 49,533 miles
- 2017 – 40,535 miles
- 2016 – 31,889 miles
- 2015 – 26,753 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass90,667 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (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.
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH FRONT
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
16 tests since 7 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass90,667 miles (+3,492)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 90,667 miles
- Test number
- 155369642704
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass87,175 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 87,175 miles
- Test number
- 417683731806
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail87,175 miles (-44)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,175 miles
- Test number
- 497948534913
- MajorFuel system component leaking fuel filter leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass87,219 miles (+3,828)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 87,219 miles
- Test number
- 555113966685
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail83,391 miles (+4,323)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,391 miles
- Test number
- 206045840245
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass79,068 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 79,068 miles
- Test number
- 708423335278
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail79,068 miles (+3,667)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,068 miles
- Test number
- 484794951520
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass75,401 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 75,401 miles
- Test number
- 648211141020
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail75,401 miles (+3,021)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,401 miles
- Test number
- 763807032707
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass72,380 miles (+4,152)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 72,380 miles
- Test number
- 489643097721
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass68,228 miles (+8,921)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 68,228 miles
- Test number
- 799823463838
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH FRONT (5.3.2 (b))
Pass59,307 miles (+9,774)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 59,307 miles
- Test number
- 879522022027
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH FRONT (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass49,533 miles (+8,998)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 49,533 miles
- Test number
- 991648577741
- AdvisoryBoth shocker top mounts are creacking
- AdvisoryEmissions reading is at 0.00%
Pass40,535 miles (+8,646)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 40,535 miles
- Test number
- 380615240885
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,889 miles (+5,136)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 31,889 miles
- Test number
- 995819934786
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryFront brake discs have some wear/Lipped
Pass26,753 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 26,753 miles
- Test number
- 889547005079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LP61 GAO
- Does LP61 GAO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP61 GAO is valid until 7 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LP61 GAO?
- The MOT on LP61 GAO is valid until 7 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LP61 GAO done?
- LP61 GAO was recorded at 90,667 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 5,739 miles a year.
- Has LP61 GAO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP61 GAO has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on LP61 GAO ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Feb 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LP61 GAO find?
- LP61 GAO passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 2 more.
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