Vauxhall Insignia
Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,956 cc
W5 DLBMOT history
W5 DLB is a blue diesel Vauxhall Insignia first used on 28 Jan 2013. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 149,662 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 149,662 mi
- At MOT on 10 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,928 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- W5 DLB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Insignia
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,956 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 28 Jan 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
W5 DLB was last recorded at 149,662 miles on 10 Jan 2026, 1,781 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 147,881 miles · 31 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,781 miles
- Average per year
- 6,928 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 149,662 miles
- 2025 – 147,881 miles
- 2024 – 145,542 miles
- 2023 – 139,258 miles
- 2022 – 134,913 miles
- 2021 – 129,671 miles
- 2020 – 126,073 miles
- 2019 – 113,315 miles
- 2018 – 111,543 miles
- 2017 – 98,600 miles
- 2016 – 83,811 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass149,662 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear both rear shock absorbers corroded
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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Both rear shock absorber muck shields insecure
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Full MOT history
18 tests since 7 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass149,662 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 149,662 miles
- Test number
- 637118688376
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear both rear shock absorbers corroded
Fail149,662 miles (+1,781)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,662 miles
- Test number
- 414804443934
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear both rear shock absorbers corroded
Pass147,881 miles (+32)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 147,881 miles
- Test number
- 357695446861
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail147,849 miles (+2,307)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,849 miles
- Test number
- 405972170726
- DangerousOffside Rear Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass145,542 miles (+6,284)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 145,542 miles
- Test number
- 635626259840
- AdvisoryEngine coolant low
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryManufacturers undertrays/covers fitted restricting inspection
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass139,258 miles (+4,345)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 139,258 miles
- Test number
- 248624265793
- AdvisoryManufacturers undertrays fitted
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass134,913 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 134,913 miles
- Test number
- 194533838837
- AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber muck shields insecure
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail134,912 miles (+5,241)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,912 miles
- Test number
- 908219937408
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber muck shields insecure
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass129,671 miles (+3,598)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 129,671 miles
- Test number
- 853544192665
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber muck shields insecure
Pass126,073 miles (+12,758)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 126,073 miles
- Test number
- 983470036600
- AdvisoryRear shock absorber muck casings insecure
Pass113,315 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 113,315 miles
- Test number
- 618291807853
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close (5.2.3 (e))
Fail113,314 miles (+1,771)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,314 miles
- Test number
- 474825705257
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass111,543 miles (+12,943)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 111,543 miles
- Test number
- 360403276076
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass98,600 miles (+14,789)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 98,600 miles
- Test number
- 488605005417
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,811 miles (+1,711)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 83,811 miles
- Test number
- 620993534870
- AdvisoryO/s/r shock absorber dust cover loose
Pass82,100 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 82,100 miles
- Test number
- 293187285423
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,100 miles (+1,788)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,100 miles
- Test number
- 401181235126
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
Pass80,312 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 80,312 miles
- Test number
- 131899284872
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about W5 DLB
- Does W5 DLB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 DLB is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on W5 DLB?
- The MOT on W5 DLB is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has W5 DLB done?
- W5 DLB was recorded at 149,662 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2026, an average of 6,928 miles a year.
- Has W5 DLB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. W5 DLB has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on W5 DLB 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 W5 DLB find?
- W5 DLB passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear both rear shock absorbers corroded.
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