London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,486 cc

LL59 VLWMOT history

LL59 VLW is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 8 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 306,226 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Nov 2026
Mileage
306,226 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
22 passed · 5 failed
Per year
20,144 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL59 VLW
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
8 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL59 VLW was last recorded at 306,226 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 48,913 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
257,313 miles · 1 May 2025
Between the last two tests
48,913 miles
Average per year
20,144 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 306,226 miles
  • 2023 – 193,072 miles
  • 2022 – 178,455 miles
  • 2021 – 167,024 miles
  • 2020 – 159,440 miles
  • 2019 – 152,150 miles
  • 2018 – 138,875 miles
  • 2017 – 124,868 miles
  • 2016 – 112,000 miles
  • 2015 – 98,281 miles
  • 2014 – 83,125 miles
  • 2013 – 66,534 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass306,226 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

27 tests since 10 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass306,226 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    306,226 miles
    Test number
    823652811545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail306,226 miles (+48,913)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    306,226 miles
    Test number
    466782700505
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass257,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    257,313 miles
    Test number
    326567033397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    272798461581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass193,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    193,072 miles
    Test number
    937247364067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail193,072 miles (+7,851)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,072 miles
    Test number
    519718265752
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  7. Pass185,221 miles (+6,766)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    185,221 miles
    Test number
    113920266651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass178,455 miles (+11,431)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    178,455 miles
    Test number
    886503918086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass167,024 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    167,024 miles
    Test number
    899774516855
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
  10. Fail167,024 miles (+4,830)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,024 miles
    Test number
    554571010639
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Panhard. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Slight Leak From Radiator.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
  11. Pass162,194 miles (+2,754)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    162,194 miles
    Test number
    358798645823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass159,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    159,440 miles
    Test number
    697358895060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail159,440 miles (+7,290)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,440 miles
    Test number
    900943836323
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass152,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    152,150 miles
    Test number
    958843302237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail152,150 miles (+5,875)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,150 miles
    Test number
    776953037353
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  16. Pass146,275 miles (+7,400)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    146,275 miles
    Test number
    553380594422
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  17. Pass138,875 miles (+6,458)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    138,875 miles
    Test number
    723536164331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass132,417 miles (+7,549)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    132,417 miles
    Test number
    712756607421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass124,868 miles (+5,958)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    124,868 miles
    Test number
    778532306270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass118,910 miles (+6,910)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    118,910 miles
    Test number
    968240049712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass112,000 miles (+6,944)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    112,000 miles
    Test number
    708888760297
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
  22. Pass105,056 miles (+6,775)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    105,056 miles
    Test number
    819783833611
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint o/s and n/s. (2.5.B.1a)
  23. Pass98,281 miles (+7,505)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    98,281 miles
    Test number
    153245336624
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt short rod (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
  24. Pass90,776 miles (+7,651)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    90,776 miles
    Test number
    996671165149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass83,125 miles (+7,312)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    83,125 miles
    Test number
    756242144357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass75,813 miles (+9,279)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    75,813 miles
    Test number
    589959264195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass66,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    66,534 miles
    Test number
    599144343327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL59 VLW

Does LL59 VLW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL59 VLW is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL59 VLW?
The MOT on LL59 VLW is valid until 2 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL59 VLW done?
LL59 VLW was recorded at 306,226 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 20,144 miles a year.
Has LL59 VLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL59 VLW has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LL59 VLW 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 VLW find?
LL59 VLW passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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