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BF57 LFD

2007 Volkswagen California

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

87,657 mi
Last recorded87,657 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen California75,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 87,657 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2026 87,657 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 79,994 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 73,287 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 66,015 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 62,716 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 57,281 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 53,457 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 46,352 miles

Nearside Front lower suspension arm ball joint gaiter has some slight damage

locking wheel nut heads are damaged and in a poor condition

rear exhaust box is in a poor corroded condition

Pass 4 Apr 2018 43,520 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 43,520 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 40,419 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2016 37,410 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 36,186 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 33,323 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 28,455 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 26,004 miles

plastic cover around seat belt buckle rear ns missing, does not affect operation

Pass 13 Apr 2012 21,303 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

nearside front tyre wall cut but not showing ply

top strut bearings noisey and contain slight judder

Pass 8 Sep 2010 16,690 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 LFD is a 2007 Volkswagen California in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LFD, 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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What year was BF57 LFD registered?

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

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The MOT history for BF57 LFD shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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