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BD57 ETO

2007 Volkswagen Unknown

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

249,667 mi
Last recorded249,667 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Unknown122,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 ETO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 249,667 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jun 2024 249,667 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat not fitted

Nearside Rear Floor not fully secure inner wheel arch sections (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi pipe end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Floor not fully secure inner wheel arch sections (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side of steering rack ()

underside of vehicle undersealed including all brake pipes

Fail 28 Jun 2024 249,667 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Floor not fully secure inner wheel arch sections (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi pipe end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Floor not fully secure inner wheel arch sections (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side of steering rack ()

underside of vehicle undersealed including all brake pipes

Pass 25 May 2023 249,666 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle undersealed

Fail 25 May 2023 249,666 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle undersealed

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 249,665 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 249,663 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning very heavy (2.1.5 (a))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Unknown?

Based on 11,543 MOT tests across 2,777 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,793
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
2,777
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 74
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 72
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BD57 ETO is a 2007 Volkswagen Unknown in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 122,251 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Unknown fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD57 ETO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 19 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BD57 ETO registered?

BD57 ETO is a 2007 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 20 November 2007.

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