2008 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · LM57 FJJ
2008 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 11 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 136,358 miles. MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,358 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LM57 FJJ Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/02/2026
- 136,358 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM57 FJJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Transporter (LM57 FJJ) between January 2011 and February 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
LM57 FJJ Mileage History
- 13/01/201125,558 mi
- 18/01/201236,577 mi+11,019 mi
- 12/01/201345,560 mi+8,983 mi
- 03/04/201451,708 mi+6,148 mi
- 10/04/201554,609 mi+2,901 mi
- 05/04/201656,635 mi+2,026 mi
- 07/04/201761,114 mi+4,479 mi
- 23/03/201863,814 mi+2,700 mi
- 04/04/201972,014 mi+8,200 mi
- 16/03/202077,935 mi+5,921 mi
- 22/02/202180,653 mi+2,718 mi
- 23/02/202180,654 mi+1 mi
- 14/02/202286,205 mi+5,551 mi
- 26/01/202396,153 mi+9,948 mi
- 19/02/2024109,228 mi+13,075 mi
- 07/02/2025122,659 mi+13,431 mi
- 25/02/2026136,358 mi+13,699 mi
- 25/02/2026136,358 mi
Average of roughly 7,329 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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