London Taxis INT TX II

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,402 cc

K31 CABMOT history

K31 CAB is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX II first used on 27 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 183,579 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2027
Mileage
183,579 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,800 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K31 CAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX II
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
27 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K31 CAB was last recorded at 183,579 miles on 28 Oct 2026, 900 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,679 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
900 miles
Average per year
3,800 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 183,579 miles
  • 2025 – 182,679 miles
  • 2024 – 182,650 miles
  • 2023 – 181,635 miles
  • 2022 – 179,765 miles
  • 2021 – 178,502 miles
  • 2020 – 170,421 miles
  • 2019 – 163,214 miles
  • 2018 – 163,049 miles
  • 2017 – 161,735 miles
  • 2016 – 157,001 miles
  • 2015 – 148,750 miles
  • 2014 – 140,310 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,579 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Battery light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,579 miles (+900)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    183,579 miles
    Test number
    926246751734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass182,679 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    182,679 miles
    Test number
    504427248037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass182,650 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    182,650 miles
    Test number
    566491681352
    • AdvisoryBattery light on
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail182,642 miles (+1,007)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,642 miles
    Test number
    550605163067
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery light on
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass181,635 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    181,635 miles
    Test number
    306627779018
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  6. Fail181,635 miles (+1,870)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,635 miles
    Test number
    148810261252
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass179,765 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    179,765 miles
    Test number
    905686211361
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail179,765 miles (+1,263)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,765 miles
    Test number
    673871858748
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass178,502 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    178,502 miles
    Test number
    132262549646
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever slight travel

  10. Fail178,502 miles (+8,081)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,502 miles
    Test number
    694047088024
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever slight travel

  11. Pass170,421 miles (+7,207)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    170,421 miles
    Test number
    746475186714
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass163,214 miles (+165)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    163,214 miles
    Test number
    623239180231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass163,049 miles (+287)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    163,049 miles
    Test number
    595810292838
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front top shock mount rubber slightly deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside front top shock mount rubber slightly deteriorating

  14. Pass162,762 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    162,762 miles
    Test number
    293006335481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail162,759 miles (+1,024)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,759 miles
    Test number
    245070687083
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking brake needs slight adjustment

  16. Pass161,735 miles (+2,194)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    161,735 miles
    Test number
    123675659172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass159,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    159,541 miles
    Test number
    475969481823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail159,541 miles (+2,540)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,541 miles
    Test number
    319124842729
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass157,001 miles (+4,149)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    157,001 miles
    Test number
    502735871170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass152,852 miles (+4,102)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    152,852 miles
    Test number
    297249295223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass148,750 miles (+2,994)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    148,750 miles
    Test number
    195576915235
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass145,756 miles (+5,446)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    145,756 miles
    Test number
    678070545046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass140,310 miles (+5,033)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    140,310 miles
    Test number
    439916814234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass135,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    135,277 miles
    Test number
    148371144498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K31 CAB

Does K31 CAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K31 CAB is valid until 27 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on K31 CAB?
The MOT on K31 CAB is valid until 27 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K31 CAB done?
K31 CAB was recorded at 183,579 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2026, an average of 3,800 miles a year.
Has K31 CAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K31 CAB has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on K31 CAB ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on K31 CAB find?
K31 CAB passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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