London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,486 cc

LL59 VLUMOT history

LL59 VLU is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 31 Dec 2009. Its MOT expired on 4 Mar 2025 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 323,065 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Mar 2025
Mileage
323,065 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2024
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
22,125 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL59 VLU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,486 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL59 VLU was last recorded at 323,065 miles on 5 Mar 2024, 525 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
322,540 miles · 29 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
525 miles
Average per year
22,125 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 323,065 miles
  • 2023 – 307,379 miles
  • 2022 – 286,578 miles
  • 2021 – 222,251 miles
  • 2020 – 221,864 miles
  • 2019 – 219,172 miles
  • 2018 – 196,015 miles
  • 2017 – 176,022 miles
  • 2016 – 158,259 miles
  • 2015 – 137,855 miles
  • 2014 – 115,810 miles
  • 2013 – 96,148 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass323,065 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.

  • Central Front Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Headlamp aim too high

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Central Front Slight oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Centre Front Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 2 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass323,065 miles (+525)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    323,065 miles
    Test number
    258767898349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail322,540 miles (+15,161)1 dangerous7 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    322,540 miles
    Test number
    875256184158
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass307,379 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    307,379 miles
    Test number
    708032290223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail307,319 miles (+15,154)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    307,319 miles
    Test number
    727873471420
    • MajorNearside Direction indicator incorrect colour wing repeater (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Direction indicator incorrect colour wing repeater (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass292,165 miles (+79)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    292,165 miles
    Test number
    391819332320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail292,086 miles (+5,508)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    292,086 miles
    Test number
    309882240277
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Pass286,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    286,578 miles
    Test number
    572246454797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail286,533 miles (+30,231)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    286,533 miles
    Test number
    496826208856
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass256,302 miles (+102)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    256,302 miles
    Test number
    692818714260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail256,200 miles (+33,949)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    256,200 miles
    Test number
    956669374854
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  11. Pass222,251 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    222,251 miles
    Test number
    613470365490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail222,206 miles (+342)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,206 miles
    Test number
    524599273891
    • MajorFront Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass221,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    221,864 miles
    Test number
    246909414032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail221,864 miles (+2,692)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,864 miles
    Test number
    189084684468
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  15. Pass219,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    219,172 miles
    Test number
    562082655159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail219,172 miles (+11,940)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,172 miles
    Test number
    442078002609
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  17. Pass207,232 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    207,232 miles
    Test number
    268202048518
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Slight oil leak

  18. Fail207,231 miles (+11,216)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,231 miles
    Test number
    620766592070
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Slight oil leak

  19. Pass196,015 miles (+8,369)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    196,015 miles
    Test number
    953479466212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass187,646 miles (+11,624)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    187,646 miles
    Test number
    357344379827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass176,022 miles (+8,204)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    176,022 miles
    Test number
    520589059612
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak

  22. Pass167,818 miles (+9,559)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    167,818 miles
    Test number
    446778170873
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak

  23. Pass158,259 miles (+9,259)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    158,259 miles
    Test number
    862163276012
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak

  24. Pass149,000 miles (+11,145)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    149,000 miles
    Test number
    203158849707
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Oil leak

  25. Pass137,855 miles (+10,062)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    137,855 miles
    Test number
    824846936581
    • AdvisoryCentre Front oil leak

  26. Pass127,793 miles (+11,983)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    127,793 miles
    Test number
    275818145425
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Pass115,810 miles (+8,103)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    115,810 miles
    Test number
    128418724368
    • NoteOil leak

  28. Pass107,707 miles (+11,559)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    107,707 miles
    Test number
    226848444145
    • NoteOil leak

  29. Pass96,148 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    96,148 miles
    Test number
    748546533300
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about LL59 VLU

Does LL59 VLU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL59 VLU expired on 4 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL59 VLU?
The MOT on LL59 VLU expired on 4 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL59 VLU done?
LL59 VLU was recorded at 323,065 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2024, an average of 22,125 miles a year.
Has LL59 VLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL59 VLU has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LL59 VLU 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 LL59 VLU find?
LL59 VLU passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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