2007 Volkswagen Crafter 2.5L Diesel · LC57 LXM
2007 Volkswagen Crafter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2007. Recorded mileage 154,250 miles. MOT expired on 12 Jan 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CRAFTER
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,250 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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LC57 LXM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2025
- 154,250 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LC57 LXM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Volkswagen Crafter (LC57 LXM) between November 2021 and January 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
LC57 LXM Mileage History
- 22/11/2021134,035 mi
- 30/11/2022139,582 mi+5,547 mi
- 05/12/2023146,114 mi+6,532 mi
- 09/01/2025154,240 mi+8,126 mi
- 13/01/2025154,250 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 6,430 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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