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SW57 VDN

2007 Volkswagen Unknown

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,287 mi
Last recorded144,287 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Unknown122,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW57 VDN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 144,287 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged o/s/f buckle on passenger seat (7.1.2 (d))

both front to rear brake pipes not tested - undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2025 144,285 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged o/s/f buckle on passenger seat (7.1.2 (d))

both front to rear brake pipes not tested - undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2024 141,917 miles

Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged centre buckle plastic covers missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch to strut top area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front box section at outer sill holed by corrosion

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch to strut to area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front box section to outer sill holed by corrosion

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension areas on both sides of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle fitted with undertrays which prevent proper corrosion inspection of certain areas

Fail 28 Jun 2024 141,916 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced affects pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged centre buckle plastic covers missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch to strut top area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front box section at outer sill holed by corrosion

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch to strut to area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front box section to outer sill holed by corrosion

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension areas on both sides of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle fitted with undertrays which prevent proper corrosion inspection of certain areas

Pass 21 Jun 2023 138,687 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

suspension components and under body corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2022 137,109 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 137,109 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe leaking under bonnet very little reaching screen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 135,795 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2021 135,795 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 133,216 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Jun 2020 133,212 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Jun 2019 129,692 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 127,525 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 125,347 miles

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 125,347 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear b/pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2016 122,066 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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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SW57 VDN is a 2007 Volkswagen Unknown in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SW57 VDN, 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 SW57 VDN registered?

SW57 VDN is a 2007 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 31 December 2007.

Is SW57 VDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW57 VDN shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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