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71 BVF

2007 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,604 mi
Last recorded105,604 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Transporter115,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration71 BVF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 105,604 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front to rear pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

EML light on

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 103,893 miles

EML light on

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 102,558 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 100,602 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 100,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall damage cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 98,411 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front to rear pipe slight corrosion at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 97,155 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front to rear pipe slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

E M L light on

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2019 95,584 miles

E M L light on

Pass 20 Sep 2018 92,009 miles

mil light on

Pass 2 Nov 2017 87,970 miles

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 30 Oct 2017 87,936 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 31 Oct 2016 83,158 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 83,158 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 77,890 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 71,810 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 63,947 miles

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

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

centre exhaust system slightly deteriorating

Pass 6 Nov 2012 55,448 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 27 Oct 2011 48,889 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 42,541 miles

N/S/R tyre down to 3mm

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

O/S/R tyre down to 2mm

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 42,541 miles

N/S/R tyre down to 3mm

O/S/R tyre down to 2mm

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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71 BVF is a 2007 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 115,901 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 71 BVF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 19 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 71 BVF registered?

71 BVF is a 2007 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 November 2007.

Is 71 BVF safe to buy?

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