London Taxis INT TX1 Silver

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 2,664 cc

LA51 VJGMOT history

LA51 VJG is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX1 Silver first used on 21 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2023 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 545,271 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Apr 2023
Mileage
545,271 mi
At MOT on 6 Apr 2023
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
21,907 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 VJG
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
21 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Apr 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LA51 VJG was last recorded at 545,271 miles on 6 Apr 2023, 10,394 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Mar 2022: 534,877 miles, lower than 544,877 miles on 25 Mar 2021.

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
534,877 miles · 4 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
10,394 miles
Average per year
21,907 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 545,271 miles
  • 2022 – 534,877 miles
  • 2021 – 544,877 miles
  • 2020 – 527,362 miles
  • 2017 – 443,464 miles
  • 2016 – 415,593 miles
  • 2015 – 385,232 miles
  • 2014 – 356,742 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail545,271 miles
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 29 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail545,271 miles (+10,394)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    545,271 miles
    Test number
    973955026640
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. Pass534,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    534,877 miles
    Test number
    507210474873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail534,877 miles (-10,000)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    534,877 miles
    Test number
    854930177637
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  4. Pass544,877 miles (+17,515)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    544,877 miles
    Test number
    728205270852
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass527,362 miles (+83,898)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    527,362 miles
    Test number
    163050708017
    • Advisory1 of highline brake bulbs out reverse light not working
  6. Pass443,464 miles (+14,894)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    443,464 miles
    Test number
    309194621849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass428,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    428,570 miles
    Test number
    713166444512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail428,570 miles (+12,977)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    428,570 miles
    Test number
    709475169767
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
  9. Pass415,593 miles (+15,832)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    415,593 miles
    Test number
    780757173122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass399,761 miles (+14,529)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    399,761 miles
    Test number
    438601239729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass385,232 miles (+14,212)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    385,232 miles
    Test number
    227977001731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass371,020 miles (+14,278)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    371,020 miles
    Test number
    185117025017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass356,742 miles (+12,633)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    356,742 miles
    Test number
    415650214295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass344,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    344,109 miles
    Test number
    895669224030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 VJG

Does LA51 VJG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 VJG expired on 3 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 VJG?
The MOT on LA51 VJG expired on 3 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 VJG done?
LA51 VJG was recorded at 545,271 miles at its MOT on 6 Apr 2023, an average of 21,907 miles a year.
Has LA51 VJG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 VJG has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LA51 VJG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Mar 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LA51 VJG find?
LA51 VJG failed its latest MOT on 6 Apr 2023 with 5 major defects, 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine; nearside front lower shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush; nearside front outer track rod end ball joint has excessive play, and 4 more.

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