London Taxis INT TX1 Bronze

White and Bronze · Diesel · 2002 · 2,664 cc

LA51 VJYMOT history

LA51 VJY is a white and bronze diesel London Taxis INT TX1 Bronze first used on 29 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 11,495 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
11,495 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 VJY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX1 Bronze
Colour
White and Bronze
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,664 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
29 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 VJY was last recorded at 11,495 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 1,331 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Jan 2014: 52,391 miles, lower than 523,913 miles on 21 Jan 2014.
  • 13 Apr 2018: 12 miles, lower than 549,472 miles on 10 Jul 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
10,164 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,331 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 11,495 miles
  • 2025 – 10,164 miles
  • 2024 – 9,195 miles
  • 2023 – 7,909 miles
  • 2021 – 5,103 miles
  • 2020 – 2,969 miles
  • 2019 – 1,071 miles
  • 2018 – 12 miles
  • 2017 – 549,472 miles
  • 2016 – 544,571 miles
  • 2015 – 537,696 miles
  • 2014 – 529,149 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass11,495 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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 21 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass11,495 miles (+1,331)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    11,495 miles
    Test number
    399637152139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass10,164 miles (+969)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    10,164 miles
    Test number
    252626316685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass9,195 miles (+1,286)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    9,195 miles
    Test number
    405953584616
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively front brakes fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leak

  4. Pass7,909 miles (+2,806)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    7,909 miles
    Test number
    780295066654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass5,103 miles (+2,134)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    5,103 miles
    Test number
    522612030139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass2,969 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    2,969 miles
    Test number
    679702311196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail2,916 miles (+1,845)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,916 miles
    Test number
    472521920682
    • MajorOffside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass1,071 miles (+1,059)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    1,071 miles
    Test number
    162342507134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass12 miles (-549,460)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    12 miles
    Test number
    668361271613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass549,472 miles (+3,574)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    549,472 miles
    Test number
    294337505815
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass545,898 miles (+1,327)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    545,898 miles
    Test number
    243308048963
    • AdvisoryParking brake effort has just met with legal requirement
    • AdvisorySlight freeplay detected at steering wheel

  12. Pass544,571 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    544,571 miles
    Test number
    923241733428
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail544,570 miles (+3,230)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    544,570 miles
    Test number
    230375658423
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass541,340 miles (+3,644)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    541,340 miles
    Test number
    346332842759
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass537,696 miles (+5,095)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    537,696 miles
    Test number
    151577914929
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Pass532,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    532,601 miles
    Test number
    317523205114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail532,601 miles (+3,452)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    532,601 miles
    Test number
    215428695008
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

  18. Pass529,149 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    529,149 miles
    Test number
    327277704423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail529,148 miles (+476,757)6 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    529,148 miles
    Test number
    846544004216
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • NoteN/s/f top wishbone bushes split but no play at time of inspection
    • NoteO/s/f top wishbone bushes split but no play at time of inspection

  20. Pass52,391 miles (-471,522)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    52,391 miles
    Test number
    146593324441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Fail523,913 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    523,913 miles
    Test number
    308691724037
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LA51 VJY

Does LA51 VJY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 VJY is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 VJY?
The MOT on LA51 VJY is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 VJY done?
LA51 VJY was recorded at 11,495 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026.
Has LA51 VJY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 VJY has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on LA51 VJY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 23 Jan 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LA51 VJY find?
LA51 VJY passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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