London Taxis INT TX1 Silver
Black · Diesel · 2002 · 2,664 cc
LA51 VLDMOT history
LA51 VLD is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX1 Silver first used on 29 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 17 Aug 2022 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 403,207 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 Aug 2022
- Mileage
- 403,207 mi
- At MOT on 17 Feb 2022
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 15,739 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA51 VLD
- 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
- 29 Jan 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 17 Aug 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Feb 2022 (Fail)
Mileage history
LA51 VLD was last recorded at 403,207 miles on 17 Feb 2022, 3,892 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 399,315 miles · 18 Aug 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 3,892 miles
- Average per year
- 15,739 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 403,207 miles
- 2021 – 399,315 miles
- 2020 – 395,104 miles
- 2019 – 381,120 miles
- 2018 – 362,393 miles
- 2017 – 333,104 miles
- 2016 – 314,786 miles
- 2015 – 299,917 miles
- 2014 – 286,617 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail403,207 miles
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
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 Headlamp aim too low
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
22 tests since 27 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail403,207 miles (+3,892)1 dangerous12 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 403,207 miles
- Test number
- 697656915266
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass399,315 miles (+1,618)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 399,315 miles
- Test number
- 158002799302
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass397,697 miles (+2,593)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 397,697 miles
- Test number
- 871158421696
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass395,104 miles (+4,431)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 395,104 miles
- Test number
- 631256751381
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass390,673 miles (+343)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 390,673 miles
- Test number
- 494885131539
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail390,330 miles (+9,210)8 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 390,330 miles
- Test number
- 958664469795
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking pipes (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor area marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass381,120 miles (+343)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 381,120 miles
- Test number
- 395948071620
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail380,777 miles (+7,999)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 380,777 miles
- Test number
- 402885630440
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger area marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass372,778 miles (+6)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 372,778 miles
- Test number
- 183114563817
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Fail372,772 miles (+10,379)1 dangerous12 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 372,772 miles
- Test number
- 352589696623
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced boot to wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking leaking tighten clip (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAdvise osf wiper splits
Pass362,393 miles (+154)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 362,393 miles
- Test number
- 832412218805
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail362,239 miles (+10,451)1 dangerous15 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 362,239 miles
- Test number
- 737978361234
- DangerousOffside Front Steering box insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings top bolts not fully tightened (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower bush worn (5.3.2 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low on floor (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting marked yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass351,788 miles (+18,684)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 351,788 miles
- Test number
- 892439663671
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass333,104 miles (+8,733)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 333,104 miles
- Test number
- 593650913306
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass324,371 miles (+9,585)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 324,371 miles
- Test number
- 707218517314
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass314,786 miles (+10,287)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 314,786 miles
- Test number
- 571810769831
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass304,499 miles (+4,582)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 304,499 miles
- Test number
- 753757114789
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass299,917 miles (+1,324)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 299,917 miles
- Test number
- 626335205202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass298,593 miles (+11,976)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 298,593 miles
- Test number
- 195216325004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail286,617 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 286,617 miles
- Test number
- 188541194186
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass286,617 miles (+10,229)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 286,617 miles
- Test number
- 788611694178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass276,388 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 276,388 miles
- Test number
- 606137424054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LA51 VLD
- Does LA51 VLD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LA51 VLD expired on 17 Aug 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LA51 VLD?
- The MOT on LA51 VLD expired on 17 Aug 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LA51 VLD done?
- LA51 VLD was recorded at 403,207 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2022, an average of 15,739 miles a year.
- Has LA51 VLD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA51 VLD has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2022.
- Has the mileage on LA51 VLD 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 VLD find?
- LA51 VLD failed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2022 with 1 dangerous defect and 12 major defects: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; front exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak; nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint excessively worn, and 10 more.
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