London Taxis INT TX1 Silver

Grey · Lpg · 2002 · 2,200 cc

LA51 VHMMOT history

LA51 VHM is a grey lpg London Taxis INT TX1 Silver first used on 16 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 5 Feb 2026 and it has passed 22 of 33 MOT tests, with 660,122 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Feb 2026
Mileage
660,122 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2025
MOT tests
33
22 passed · 11 failed
Per year
25,250 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 VHM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX1 Silver
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Lpg
Engine size
2,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
16 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 VHM was last recorded at 660,122 miles on 6 Feb 2025, 5,407 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Mar 2017: 457,663 miles, lower than 458,559 miles on 8 Mar 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
654,715 miles · 12 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
5,407 miles
Average per year
25,250 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 660,122 miles
  • 2024 – 654,715 miles
  • 2023 – 639,760 miles
  • 2022 – 619,230 miles
  • 2021 – 580,328 miles
  • 2020 – 565,297 miles
  • 2019 – 526,526 miles
  • 2018 – 493,112 miles
  • 2017 – 457,663 miles
  • 2016 – 414,868 miles
  • 2015 – 393,541 miles
  • 2014 – 381,938 miles
  • 2013 – 351,718 miles
  • 2012 – 317,526 miles
  • 2011 – 296,956 miles
  • 2010 – 277,275 miles
  • 2009 – 260,133 miles
  • 2008 – 227,769 miles
  • 2007 – 206,385 miles
  • 2006 – 190,616 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass660,122 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside and nearside inner sills have been heavily undersealed and showing signs of corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Plastic sill covers fitted to sills obscuring outer sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Slight leak from steering box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

33 tests since 4 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass660,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    660,122 miles
    Test number
    353495791097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail660,122 miles (+5,407)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    660,122 miles
    Test number
    807844619809
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass654,715 miles (+7,129)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    654,715 miles
    Test number
    105345837417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass647,586 miles (+7,826)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    647,586 miles
    Test number
    567404629964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass639,760 miles (+20,530)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    639,760 miles
    Test number
    634166940979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass619,230 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2023
    Odometer
    619,230 miles
    Test number
    778699277866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail619,219 miles (+38,891)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    619,219 miles
    Test number
    452986561598
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass580,328 miles (+15,031)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    580,328 miles
    Test number
    549977302279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass565,297 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    565,297 miles
    Test number
    913485777560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail565,296 miles (+4,928)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    565,296 miles
    Test number
    937705017955
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor under seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass560,368 miles (+33,842)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    560,368 miles
    Test number
    935922475828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass526,526 miles (+1,138)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    526,526 miles
    Test number
    113087799139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside inner sills have been heavily undersealed and showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted to sills obscuring outer sills
    • AdvisorySlight leak from steering box

  13. Fail525,388 miles (+32,276)9 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    525,388 miles
    Test number
    386552855715
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Power steering component insecure steering box bolts require tightening (2.1.5 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside inner sills have been heavily undersealed and showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted to sills obscuring outer sills
    • AdvisorySlight leak from steering box

  14. Pass493,112 miles (+179)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    493,112 miles
    Test number
    903429095050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Fail492,933 miles (+35,270)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    492,933 miles
    Test number
    356639756051
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Nsr inner wheel arch corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass457,663 miles (-896)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    457,663 miles
    Test number
    983142210015
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside sills corroded
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted covering testable items
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering wheel
    • AdvisorySteering box slightly damp

  17. Fail458,559 miles (+43,691)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    458,559 miles
    Test number
    264023769843
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside sills corroded
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted covering testable items
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering wheel
    • AdvisorySteering box slightly damp

  18. Pass414,868 miles (+21,327)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    414,868 miles
    Test number
    424956786319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass393,541 miles (+11,603)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    393,541 miles
    Test number
    818159095000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass381,938 miles (+30,220)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    381,938 miles
    Test number
    586042304295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass351,718 miles (+14)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    351,718 miles
    Test number
    576545173157
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wear inner edge

  22. Fail351,704 miles (+34,178)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    351,704 miles
    Test number
    489172873182
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wear inner edge

  23. Pass317,526 miles (+20,570)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    317,526 miles
    Test number
    219515692411
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteVarious areas of corrosion

  24. Pass296,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    296,956 miles
    Test number
    285699071168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. FailMileage not read1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    125919471126
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  26. Pass277,275 miles (+17,142)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    277,275 miles
    Test number
    292764980454
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Pass260,133 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    260,133 miles
    Test number
    134985779124
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  28. Fail260,133 miles (+32,364)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    260,133 miles
    Test number
    381065579143
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  29. Pass227,769 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    227,769 miles
    Test number
    352284488165
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  30. Fail227,769 miles (+21,384)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,769 miles
    Test number
    812434488170
    • FailureNearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  31. Pass206,385 miles (+15,769)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    206,385 miles
    Test number
    222167977445
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  32. Pass190,616 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    190,616 miles
    Test number
    794866186120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail190,593 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,593 miles
    Test number
    552915986158
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Questions about LA51 VHM

Does LA51 VHM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 VHM expired on 5 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 VHM?
The MOT on LA51 VHM expired on 5 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 VHM done?
LA51 VHM was recorded at 660,122 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2025, an average of 25,250 miles a year.
Has LA51 VHM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 VHM has failed 11 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LA51 VHM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Mar 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LA51 VHM find?
LA51 VHM passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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