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BL57 LFO

2007 Volkswagen Unknown

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,167 mi
Last recorded72,167 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Unknown122,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 LFO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 72,167 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Underside corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2025 68,057 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four due to standing corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s mirror lower glass missing , intermitant missfire

Pass 10 May 2024 63,842 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 May 2024 63,822 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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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BL57 LFO is a 2007 Volkswagen Unknown in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL57 LFO, 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 BL57 LFO registered?

BL57 LFO is a 2007 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 18 December 2007.

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