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BF57 LEU

2007 Volkswagen California

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

78,609 mi
Last recorded78,609 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen California75,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 LEU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 78,609 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2026 78,609 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid temporary repair carried out - working correclty (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 76,949 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 74,085 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 73,312 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 67,689 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system rear silencer outer skin corroded/ deteriorated

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 62,725 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust section outer skin deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 60,057 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrsion to rear exhaust tail box

Pass 5 Aug 2019 57,676 miles

Age related cracks to all tyres

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 55,805 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 52,511 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 50,174 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2015 48,307 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2015 48,307 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2014 46,006 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 41,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 41,482 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 37,634 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 33,127 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 26,397 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen California?

Based on 80,899 MOT tests across 8,815 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
5,205
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
8,815
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 348
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
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BF57 LEU is a 2007 Volkswagen California in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen California models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 75,416 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen California fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 348 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF57 LEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen California typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 19 years old, this Volkswagen California is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BF57 LEU is a 2007 Volkswagen California, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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