London Taxis INT TX1 Bronze
Black · Diesel · 2002 · 2,664 cc
LA51 VHVMOT history
LA51 VHV is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX1 Bronze first used on 17 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 1 Dec 2023 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 530,250 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 Dec 2023
- Mileage
- 530,250 mi
- At MOT on 2 Dec 2022
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 20,240 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA51 VHV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- London Taxis INT
- Model
- TX1 Bronze
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,664 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 17 Jan 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 Dec 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Dec 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA51 VHV was last recorded at 530,250 miles on 2 Dec 2022, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 530,230 miles · 25 Aug 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 20 miles
- Average per year
- 20,240 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 530,250 miles
- 2021 – 530,230 miles
- 2019 – 483,409 miles
- 2018 – 437,669 miles
- 2017 – 434,107 miles
- 2016 – 407,696 miles
- 2015 – 397,628 miles
- 2014 – 373,823 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass530,250 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of leaf spring
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
16 tests since 3 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass530,250 miles (+20)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 530,250 miles
- Test number
- 656063570538
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass530,230 miles (+40)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 530,230 miles
- Test number
- 764077296929
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail530,190 miles (+46,781)12 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 530,190 miles
- Test number
- 665034627382
- MajorFuel tank insecure strap broken and tied back (6.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Body mounting fixings insecure inner sill (6.2.2 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Inner Body mounting fixings insecure centre mount (6.2.2 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced inner sill (6.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced inner sill (6.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass483,409 miles (+489)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 483,409 miles
- Test number
- 225479406742
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail482,920 miles (+45,251)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 482,920 miles
- Test number
- 449960514336
- MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Pass437,669 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 437,669 miles
- Test number
- 311298976273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail437,659 miles (+3,552)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 437,659 miles
- Test number
- 286019948391
- FailureCentral Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective Safety catch seized (8.4.2)
- FailureCentral Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch corrroded and holed with 30cm of seat belt anchor (5.2.6)
Pass434,107 miles (+14,616)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 434,107 miles
- Test number
- 271457401122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass419,491 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 419,491 miles
- Test number
- 660526951767
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail419,491 miles (+11,795)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 419,491 miles
- Test number
- 799653968859
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass407,696 miles (+10,068)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 407,696 miles
- Test number
- 639130893158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass397,628 miles (+10,656)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 397,628 miles
- Test number
- 586812044116
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Pass386,972 miles (+13,149)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 386,972 miles
- Test number
- 745385895143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass373,823 miles (+13,430)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 373,823 miles
- Test number
- 577333764379
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass360,393 miles (+10,514)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 360,393 miles
- Test number
- 189913564116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass349,879 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 349,879 miles
- Test number
- 255413604020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LA51 VHV
- Does LA51 VHV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LA51 VHV expired on 1 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LA51 VHV?
- The MOT on LA51 VHV expired on 1 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LA51 VHV done?
- LA51 VHV was recorded at 530,250 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2022, an average of 20,240 miles a year.
- Has LA51 VHV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA51 VHV has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2021.
- Has the mileage on LA51 VHV 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 LA51 VHV find?
- LA51 VHV passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill.
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