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Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,796 cc

LS12 VWLMOT history

LS12 VWL is a black petrol Vauxhall Insignia first used on 30 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 113,662 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

LS12 VWL black Vauxhall Insignia – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
113,662 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,989 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 VWL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Insignia
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 VWL was last recorded at 113,662 miles on 18 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Dec 2025: 113,662 miles, lower than 171,733 miles on 17 Jan 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
171,733 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Average per year
7,989 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 113,662 miles
  • 2024 – 171,729 miles
  • 2023 – 102,199 miles
  • 2022 – 98,156 miles
  • 2021 – 89,635 miles
  • 2020 – 80,653 miles
  • 2019 – 65,773 miles
  • 2018 – 55,234 miles
  • 2017 – 44,118 miles
  • 2016 – 31,940 miles
  • 2015 – 28,995 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,662 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 14 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,662 miles (-58,071)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    113,662 miles
    Test number
    959009938424
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. Pass171,733 miles (+4)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    171,733 miles
    Test number
    779794437780
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail171,729 miles (+69,530)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,729 miles
    Test number
    283968137104
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass102,199 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    102,199 miles
    Test number
    798734017589
    • AdvisoryLower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded
  5. Fail102,193 miles (+4,037)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,193 miles
    Test number
    998772425236
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryLower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded
  6. Pass98,156 miles (+8,521)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    98,156 miles
    Test number
    127920087185
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass89,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    89,635 miles
    Test number
    449186800983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail89,635 miles (+8,982)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,635 miles
    Test number
    746856478746
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass80,653 miles (+14,880)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    80,653 miles
    Test number
    247177795058
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass65,773 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    65,773 miles
    Test number
    745371950917
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  11. Fail65,773 miles (+10,539)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,773 miles
    Test number
    626327584924
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  12. Pass55,234 miles (+11,116)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    55,234 miles
    Test number
    697127561185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,118 miles (+12,178)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    44,118 miles
    Test number
    551759820136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,940 miles (+2,945)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    31,940 miles
    Test number
    440465109221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    28,995 miles
    Test number
    248404135191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail28,995 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,995 miles
    Test number
    428144435191
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about LS12 VWL

Does LS12 VWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 VWL is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 VWL?
The MOT on LS12 VWL is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 VWL done?
LS12 VWL was recorded at 113,662 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 7,989 miles a year.
Has LS12 VWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 VWL has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LS12 VWL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Dec 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS12 VWL find?
LS12 VWL passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill.

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