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LF57 FBY

2008 Volkswagen Kombi

Green Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

99,407 mi
Last recorded99,407 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Kombi47,235 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF57 FBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 99,407 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 99,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 99,341 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 98,962 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 98,960 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 98,957 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2022 98,412 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 98,409 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 97,275 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2021 97,273 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front stub axle swivel pin has slight play

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 94,629 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Kombi?

Based on 5,583 MOT tests across 709 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
954
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
709
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 371
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 264
Stop lamp not working 221
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 218
position lamp(s) not working 153
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LF57 FBY is a 2008 Volkswagen Kombi in Green with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Kombi models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 47,235 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 Kombi fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 371 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF57 FBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Kombi typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 18 years old, this Volkswagen Kombi is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LF57 FBY registered?

LF57 FBY is a 2008 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is LF57 FBY safe to buy?

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