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LJ57 EEF

2007 Volkswagen Minibus

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

131,189 mi
Last recorded131,189 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Minibus73,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 EEF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMinibus
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 131,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jun 2024 129,035 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jun 2023 124,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 119,658 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 113,448 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 113,446 miles

Offside Inner Seat belt damaged 3RD ROW (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 111,145 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2019 105,685 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Mar 2018 97,993 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 88,685 miles

Exhaust tail box end pipe corroded

N/S/F and N/S/R tyres sidewall worn

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Play in rear ARB system (bushes)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 76,644 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

play inner rack ends

Pass 12 Mar 2015 63,565 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 54,893 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 42,367 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 21,979 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Minibus?

Based on 1,648 MOT tests across 128 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
2,236
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
128
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 57
Stop lamp not working 51
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 46
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35
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LJ57 EEF is a 2007 Volkswagen Minibus in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen Minibus models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 73,662 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Minibus fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ57 EEF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Minibus typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 19 years old, this Volkswagen Minibus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LJ57 EEF registered?

LJ57 EEF is a 2007 Volkswagen Minibus, first registered on 15 November 2007.

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