London Taxis INT TX4 Bronze Auto

Multi-colour · Diesel · 2009 · 2,499 cc

LL59 VLZMOT history

LL59 VLZ is a multi-colour diesel London Taxis INT TX4 Bronze Auto first used on 9 Dec 2009. Its MOT expired on 1 Dec 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 145,596 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Dec 2023
Mileage
145,596 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,941 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL59 VLZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4 Bronze Auto
Colour
Multi-colour
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
9 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL59 VLZ was last recorded at 145,596 miles on 2 Dec 2022, 5,476 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,120 miles · 9 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
5,476 miles
Average per year
10,941 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 145,596 miles
  • 2021 – 140,120 miles
  • 2020 – 131,954 miles
  • 2019 – 124,503 miles
  • 2018 – 112,040 miles
  • 2017 – 99,214 miles
  • 2016 – 79,885 miles
  • 2015 – 71,325 miles
  • 2014 – 55,493 miles
  • 2013 – 47,251 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,596 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,596 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    145,596 miles
    Test number
    694782946728
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail145,596 miles (+5,476)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,596 miles
    Test number
    327989683634
    • MajorNearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass140,120 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    140,120 miles
    Test number
    850042696570
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail140,120 miles1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,120 miles
    Test number
    928625264534
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail140,120 miles (+8,166)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,120 miles
    Test number
    327695998411
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant expansion tank leaking

  6. Pass131,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    131,954 miles
    Test number
    360342170242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail131,953 miles (+7,450)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,953 miles
    Test number
    788386744195
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front head lamp bulb insecure.

  8. Pass124,503 miles (+7,305)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    124,503 miles
    Test number
    336251025946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass117,198 miles (+5,158)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    117,198 miles
    Test number
    796920733077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass112,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    112,040 miles
    Test number
    233540597462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail112,040 miles (+6,264)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,040 miles
    Test number
    589230630802
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

  12. Pass105,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    105,776 miles
    Test number
    983398519078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail105,776 miles (+6,562)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,776 miles
    Test number
    901179156472
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  14. Pass99,214 miles (+9,069)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    99,214 miles
    Test number
    243497620870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass90,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    90,145 miles
    Test number
    814964326885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail90,145 miles (+10,260)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,145 miles
    Test number
    633036714300
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Pass79,885 miles (+8,560)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    79,885 miles
    Test number
    485385901814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass71,325 miles (+7,969)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    71,325 miles
    Test number
    828218101612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,356 miles (+7,863)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    63,356 miles
    Test number
    678444075179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,493 miles (+2,057)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    55,493 miles
    Test number
    498820154441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,436 miles (+6,185)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    53,436 miles
    Test number
    799228764101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    47,251 miles
    Test number
    849290243382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL59 VLZ

Does LL59 VLZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL59 VLZ expired on 1 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL59 VLZ?
The MOT on LL59 VLZ expired on 1 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL59 VLZ done?
LL59 VLZ was recorded at 145,596 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2022, an average of 10,941 miles a year.
Has LL59 VLZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL59 VLZ has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LL59 VLZ 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 VLZ find?
LL59 VLZ passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2022 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; central front oil leak, but not excessive; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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