London Taxis INT TX1 Silver

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 2,664 cc

LA51 VGVMOT history

LA51 VGV is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX1 Silver first used on 8 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 30 Aug 2023 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 265,486 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Aug 2023
Mileage
265,486 mi
At MOT on 31 Aug 2022
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 VGV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX1 Silver
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,664 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
8 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
31 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 VGV was last recorded at 265,486 miles on 31 Aug 2022, 4,435 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Jan 2017: 320,906 miles, lower than 320,908 miles on 25 Aug 2016.
  • 28 Feb 2017: 242,749 miles, lower than 320,906 miles on 5 Jan 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
261,051 miles · 27 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
4,435 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 265,486 miles
  • 2021 – 261,051 miles
  • 2020 – 260,927 miles
  • 2018 – 260,610 miles
  • 2017 – 255,498 miles
  • 2016 – 320,908 miles
  • 2015 – 313,959 miles
  • 2014 – 277,307 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass265,486 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • All ball joints rubber boots splitting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Bonnet release lever broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Middle and rear exhaust boxes leaking slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • N/s number plate inop

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • O/s ball joints slight movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • O/s/f wheel bearing slight movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 11 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass265,486 miles (+4,435)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    265,486 miles
    Test number
    374939215016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass261,051 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    261,051 miles
    Test number
    265957741710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail261,023 miles (+96)2 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    261,023 miles
    Test number
    719604066018
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted brake bound (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorCentral Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting 2xoutriggers (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass260,927 miles (+317)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    260,927 miles
    Test number
    150476816925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass260,610 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    260,610 miles
    Test number
    672821827470
    • AdvisoryAll ball joints rubber boots splitting
    • AdvisoryBonnet release lever broken
    • AdvisoryMiddle and rear exhaust boxes leaking slightly
    • AdvisoryN/s number plate inop
    • AdvisoryO/s ball joints slight movement
    • AdvisoryO/s/f wheel bearing slight movement

  6. Fail260,607 miles (+5,109)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    260,607 miles
    Test number
    562600379374
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll ball joints rubber boots splitting
    • AdvisoryBonnet release lever broken
    • AdvisoryMiddle and rear exhaust boxes leaking slightly
    • AdvisoryN/s number plate inop
    • AdvisoryO/s ball joints slight movement
    • AdvisoryO/s/f wheel bearing slight movement

  7. Pass255,498 miles (+12,749)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    255,498 miles
    Test number
    331031712588
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  8. Pass242,749 miles (-78,157)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    242,749 miles
    Test number
    146767394157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass320,906 miles (-2)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    320,906 miles
    Test number
    481008504486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass320,908 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    320,908 miles
    Test number
    484952176185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass320,848 miles (+6,889)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    320,848 miles
    Test number
    648147950851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass313,959 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    313,959 miles
    Test number
    910571913349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  13. Fail313,959 miles (+13,074)10 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    313,959 miles
    Test number
    560175396279
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass300,885 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    300,885 miles
    Test number
    418329645033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail300,882 miles (+23,575)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    300,882 miles
    Test number
    177387845026
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

  16. Pass277,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    277,307 miles
    Test number
    105052544084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail277,305 miles1 dangerous3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    277,305 miles
    Test number
    556712644082
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteVacum hose rubs on steering column.

Questions about LA51 VGV

Does LA51 VGV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 VGV expired on 30 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 VGV?
The MOT on LA51 VGV expired on 30 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 VGV done?
LA51 VGV was recorded at 265,486 miles at its MOT on 31 Aug 2022.
Has LA51 VGV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 VGV has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LA51 VGV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 5 Jan 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LA51 VGV find?
LA51 VGV passed its latest MOT on 31 Aug 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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