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LJ57 YDZ

2007 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,729 mi
Last recorded62,729 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Lt108,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 YDZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 62,729 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 62,693 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 62,612 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 62,558 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 61,695 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 60,126 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 58,346 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2019 58,346 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 57,414 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 57,414 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 55,891 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 54,286 miles

surface rust on all brake discs

Fail 5 Feb 2016 54,286 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

surface rust on all brake discs

Pass 6 Feb 2015 50,208 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 46,725 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 46,725 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 44,997 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 44,997 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 32,195 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 20,622 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 20,622 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lt?

Based on 549,592 MOT tests across 45,159 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
6,396
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
45,159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 51,116
position lamp(s) not working 19,926
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,126
Stop lamp not working 18,682
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 15,828
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LJ57 YDZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 108,048 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 Lt fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 51,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ57 YDZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Lt typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 19 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ57 YDZ registered?

LJ57 YDZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 6 December 2007.

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The MOT history for LJ57 YDZ shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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