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White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,956 cc

N5 VLTMOT history

N5 VLT is a white diesel Vauxhall Insignia first used on 17 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 81,183 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

N5 VLT white Vauxhall Insignia – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Oct 2027
Mileage
81,183 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,824 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N5 VLT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Insignia
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,956 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
17 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

N5 VLT was last recorded at 81,183 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 3,634 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,549 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,634 miles
Average per year
5,824 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,183 miles
  • 2025 – 77,549 miles
  • 2024 – 74,252 miles
  • 2023 – 70,536 miles
  • 2022 – 67,519 miles
  • 2021 – 64,325 miles
  • 2020 – 60,787 miles
  • 2019 – 58,325 miles
  • 2018 – 54,246 miles
  • 2017 – 49,723 miles
  • 2016 – 37,013 miles
  • 2015 – 25,846 miles
  • 2014 – 9,967 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,183 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 25 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,183 miles (+3,634)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    81,183 miles
    Test number
    867849359036
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass77,549 miles (+3,297)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    77,549 miles
    Test number
    372234260434
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass74,252 miles (+3,716)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    74,252 miles
    Test number
    315968762771
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass70,536 miles (+3,017)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    70,536 miles
    Test number
    777538748112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass67,519 miles (+3,194)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    67,519 miles
    Test number
    193463129882
    • 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass64,325 miles (+3,538)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    64,325 miles
    Test number
    642479255390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass60,787 miles (+2,462)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    60,787 miles
    Test number
    482072605969
    • AdvisoryBrake pads worn
    • AdvisoryFront shocks misting oil
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking

  8. Pass58,325 miles (+4,079)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    58,325 miles
    Test number
    324228027637
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass54,246 miles (+4,523)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    54,246 miles
    Test number
    300972667804
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass49,723 miles (+12,710)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    49,723 miles
    Test number
    595018002790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,013 miles (+11,167)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    37,013 miles
    Test number
    773603091110
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre yellow chalked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass25,846 miles (+4,652)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    25,846 miles
    Test number
    915488212907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass21,194 miles (+11,227)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    21,194 miles
    Test number
    478869665199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass9,967 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    9,967 miles
    Test number
    625081284194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail9,966 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,966 miles
    Test number
    577048974195
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail9,966 miles2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,966 miles
    Test number
    965296074189
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about N5 VLT

Does N5 VLT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N5 VLT is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on N5 VLT?
The MOT on N5 VLT is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N5 VLT done?
N5 VLT was recorded at 81,183 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 5,824 miles a year.
Has N5 VLT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N5 VLT has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2014.
Has the mileage on N5 VLT 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 N5 VLT find?
N5 VLT passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall.

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