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BF57 LFY

2007 Volkswagen Unknown

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

249,288 mi
Last recorded249,288 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Unknown122,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 LFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 249,288 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 249,281 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 246,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 241,678 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 241,064 miles

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Fail 23 Feb 2022 241,064 miles

Offside Outline marker lamp not working middle (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

rear floors-arches rusting,rear anti rollbar bushes poor-play

screen chipped,engine oil low-oilspills,brake pedal rubber poor,front tyre treads uneven wear,brakes pads wearing low-uneven wear,front brakes bindy,parking brake lever travel

Pass 26 May 2021 237,349 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 237,349 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

handbrake travel high,suspension balljoints weak-noisy,steering arm balljoints play,front-rear anti roll bar bushes play,oil leak,transmission oily,rear arches-underbody rusting,front shockers poor-rusty casings

screen chipped,rear leafspring bushes poor,play in propshaft joint

Pass 12 Mar 2020 229,998 miles

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Fail 12 Mar 2020 229,998 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

bulb warning light active-leds fitted,passenger front brake disc deteriorating-heated-scored,battery weak,oil spill,rear door handle deteriorating,bodywork deteriorating in places,brake pedal rubber deteriorating

front suspension-shockers deterioratin,passenger front balljoint deteriorating-play,passenger rear wheel trim deteriorating-splitting,rear anti roll bar bushes deteriorating

Pass 27 Oct 2018 201,106 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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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BF57 LFY is a 2007 Volkswagen Unknown in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BF57 LFY, 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 BF57 LFY registered?

BF57 LFY is a 2007 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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