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BF57 LGW

2007 Volkswagen Caravelle

Grey Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

119,986 mi
Last recorded119,986 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle99,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 LGW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 119,986 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 25 Jun 2025 113,194 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (at rear union) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 2 Jul 2024 108,413 miles

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

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

brake pad warning on dash

Fail 18 Jun 2024 108,376 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

brake pad warning on dash

Pass 12 Jun 2023 98,710 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake pad warning light on due to wire broken

Pass 9 Jun 2022 88,150 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn on both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside head lamp beam pattern there but poor

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

manufacturers under trays fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2022 88,149 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn on both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside head lamp beam pattern there but poor

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

manufacturers under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2021 79,159 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 79,153 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 77,984 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2020 77,984 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 74,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 74,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 69,995 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring rubber seat damged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 69,995 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring rubber seat damged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 64,882 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2016 57,459 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 57,459 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 52,345 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 48,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2014 48,090 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2013 42,315 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 42,315 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 38,340 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 31,584 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 24,981 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 LGW is a 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle in Grey with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LGW, 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 LGW registered?

BF57 LGW is a 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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