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Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,998 cc

W5 LFOMOT history

W5 LFO is a black petrol Vauxhall Insignia first used on 5 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 56,124 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

W5 LFO black Vauxhall Insignia – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
56,124 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,339 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 LFO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Insignia
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
5 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 LFO was last recorded at 56,124 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 33 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,091 miles · 8 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
33 miles
Average per year
3,339 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,124 miles
  • 2025 – 54,169 miles
  • 2024 – 49,354 miles
  • 2023 – 42,660 miles
  • 2022 – 37,205 miles
  • 2021 – 31,168 miles
  • 2020 – 28,253 miles
  • 2019 – 28,096 miles
  • 2018 – 25,829 miles
  • 2017 – 22,666 miles
  • 2016 – 20,481 miles
  • 2015 – 17,818 miles
  • 2014 – 15,005 miles
  • 2013 – 12,260 miles
  • 2012 – 9,544 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,124 miles
  • MinorFront Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust shield not secure

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.

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,124 miles (+33)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    56,124 miles
    Test number
    286387862077
    • MinorFront Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust shield not secure

  2. Fail56,091 miles (+1,922)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,091 miles
    Test number
    379005480387
    • DangerousFront Subframe bushes incorrectly fitted
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering ram leaking Rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass54,169 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    54,169 miles
    Test number
    603055347397
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail54,159 miles (+4,805)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,159 miles
    Test number
    466714678168
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass49,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    49,354 miles
    Test number
    477291532037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail49,353 miles (+6,693)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,353 miles
    Test number
    973180929505
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass42,660 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    42,660 miles
    Test number
    681752213463
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

  8. Fail42,659 miles (+5,454)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,659 miles
    Test number
    439223362240
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

  9. Pass37,205 miles (+6,037)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    37,205 miles
    Test number
    589732573247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass31,168 miles (+2,915)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    31,168 miles
    Test number
    924545781786
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears in places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective modified pipe running close to other components (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass28,253 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    28,253 miles
    Test number
    779043962056
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Fail28,253 miles (+157)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,253 miles
    Test number
    520559659275
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear heat sheild likely to become detached

  13. Pass28,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    28,096 miles
    Test number
    177937705400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail28,096 miles (+2,267)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,096 miles
    Test number
    518933329771
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  15. Pass25,829 miles (+3,163)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    25,829 miles
    Test number
    387398082749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,666 miles (+2,185)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    22,666 miles
    Test number
    144293322547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass20,481 miles (+2,663)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    20,481 miles
    Test number
    829432507200
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% centre (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass17,818 miles (+2,813)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    17,818 miles
    Test number
    618213676776
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  19. Pass15,005 miles (+2,745)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    15,005 miles
    Test number
    477174974255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass12,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    12,260 miles
    Test number
    165438163265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail12,260 miles (+2,716)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,260 miles
    Test number
    666028163273
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

  22. Pass9,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    9,544 miles
    Test number
    818290872230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W5 LFO

Does W5 LFO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 LFO is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on W5 LFO?
The MOT on W5 LFO is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W5 LFO done?
W5 LFO was recorded at 56,124 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 3,339 miles a year.
Has W5 LFO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 LFO has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on W5 LFO 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 LFO find?
W5 LFO passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: front steering box leaking oil; front steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 3 more.

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