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BG57 LXD

2007 Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

174,212 mi
Last recorded174,212 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle99,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 LXD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 174,212 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 24 Jan 2024 174,212 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))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 161,553 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 149,145 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 141,623 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 129,867 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 120,032 miles

Front Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 108,305 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 102,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Nov 2016 102,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 94,205 miles

front tyres worn low on inner edges

Fail 19 Nov 2015 94,205 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front tyres worn low on inner edges

n/s/r tyre has a nail in it-punctured

o/s/r tyre scrubbed out on inner tread area

Pass 17 Nov 2014 86,750 miles

front brake discs worn/lipped

o/s/r inner brake pad worn low!

rear brake discs worn/lipped

Pass 19 Nov 2013 80,268 miles

front brake discs worn/lipped and corroded

o/s/r tyre scrubbing out on outer edge

rear brake discs worn/lipped

rear brake pads worn close to wear sensor

rear exhaust box rattles from inside

Pass 23 Nov 2012 73,459 miles

Front brake discs worn and brake pads worn close to wear in dicator

Nearside and Offside front tyres scrubbed on edges

Rear exhaust box corroded and rattles from inside

Rear most seat locked in down position unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 23 Nov 2012 73,459 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake discs worn and brake pads worn close to wear in dicator

Nearside and Offside front tyres scrubbed on edges

Rear exhaust box corroded and rattles from inside

Rear most seat locked in down position unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 10 Nov 2011 65,562 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 65,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 57,924 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 57,924 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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BG57 LXD is a 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BG57 LXD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG57 LXD registered?

BG57 LXD is a 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 19 November 2007.

Is BG57 LXD safe to buy?

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