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BF57 LFK

2007 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

144,998 mi
Last recorded144,998 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle99,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 LFK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 144,998 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 143,002 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 142,799 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 129,970 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 129,833 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 117,611 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 117,611 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 112,214 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 112,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 104,938 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 96,081 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 89,879 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 78,009 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 78,008 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 67,510 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 49,921 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 42,813 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 36,017 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 30,522 miles

N/S/F brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Aug 2011 25,157 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 20,146 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?

Based on 422,168 MOT tests across 24,962 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
5,286
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
24,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 8,177
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,845
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,266
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,996
position lamp(s) not working 4,827
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BF57 LFK is a 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 99,340 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravelle fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 8,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF57 LFK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravelle typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 19 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BF57 LFK registered?

BF57 LFK is a 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is BF57 LFK safe to buy?

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