London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,486 cc

LL59 VMEMOT history

LL59 VME is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 27 Nov 2009. Its MOT expired on 23 May 2023 and it has passed 17 of 34 MOT tests, with 263,473 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 23 May 2023
Mileage
263,473 mi
At MOT on 24 May 2022
MOT tests
34
17 passed · 17 failed
Per year
19,562 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL59 VME
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
27 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 May 2023
Latest MOT test
24 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL59 VME was last recorded at 263,473 miles on 24 May 2022, 11,947 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
251,526 miles · 25 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
11,947 miles
Average per year
19,562 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 263,473 miles
  • 2021 – 251,526 miles
  • 2020 – 238,662 miles
  • 2019 – 230,644 miles
  • 2018 – 208,317 miles
  • 2017 – 186,705 miles
  • 2016 – 163,914 miles
  • 2015 – 143,999 miles
  • 2014 – 119,283 miles
  • 2013 – 97,450 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass263,473 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive half shaft. (8.4.1 (a) (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 Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone

    Major5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone

    Major5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass263,473 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    263,473 miles
    Test number
    595599953414
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive half shaft. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail263,471 miles (+11,945)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    263,471 miles
    Test number
    924643790330
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive half shaft. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass251,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    251,526 miles
    Test number
    510006314462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail251,526 miles (+9,263)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    251,526 miles
    Test number
    206533309030
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive half shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass242,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2022
    Odometer
    242,263 miles
    Test number
    861155895127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail242,263 miles (+3,601)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,263 miles
    Test number
    688098589496
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive half shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass238,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    238,662 miles
    Test number
    949043397639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail238,662 miles (+8,018)1 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,662 miles
    Test number
    516734015493
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission outer half shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass230,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    230,644 miles
    Test number
    660654348970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail230,643 miles (+11,287)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,643 miles
    Test number
    358028679758
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive halfshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass219,356 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2020
    Odometer
    219,356 miles
    Test number
    276902367860
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive half shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail219,355 miles (+11,038)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,355 miles
    Test number
    294582157520
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive half shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass208,317 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    208,317 miles
    Test number
    893151844843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail208,315 miles (+11,310)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,315 miles
    Test number
    470887405003
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission half shaft outer (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  15. Pass197,005 miles (+408)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    197,005 miles
    Test number
    378240110712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail196,597 miles (+9,892)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,597 miles
    Test number
    655590633811
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour black smoke (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  17. Pass186,705 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    186,705 miles
    Test number
    826230745027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail186,704 miles (+11,650)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,704 miles
    Test number
    256388731661
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak n/s/r backplate

  19. Pass175,054 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    175,054 miles
    Test number
    433347522023
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened close to manufacturers ware limit (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail175,052 miles (+11,138)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,052 miles
    Test number
    595201491604
    • FailureNearside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened close to manufacturers ware limit (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass163,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    163,914 miles
    Test number
    897746514427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail163,914 miles (+11,010)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,914 miles
    Test number
    809750958041
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  23. Pass152,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    152,904 miles
    Test number
    651472837018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail152,904 miles (+8,905)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,904 miles
    Test number
    796646981347
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass143,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    143,999 miles
    Test number
    273736721235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail143,999 miles (+10,950)17 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,999 miles
    Test number
    505311496741
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

  27. Pass133,049 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    133,049 miles
    Test number
    326662755169
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  28. Fail133,044 miles (+13,761)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,044 miles
    Test number
    298222255160
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  29. Pass119,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    119,283 miles
    Test number
    189060934350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail119,283 miles (+10,706)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,283 miles
    Test number
    189330834384
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass108,577 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    108,577 miles
    Test number
    569881844173
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  32. Fail108,574 miles (+11,124)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,574 miles
    Test number
    827501544161
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  33. Pass97,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    97,450 miles
    Test number
    275941433310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail97,446 miles1 dangerous9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,446 miles
    Test number
    706511533357
    • DangerousOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LL59 VME

Does LL59 VME currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL59 VME expired on 23 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL59 VME?
The MOT on LL59 VME expired on 23 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL59 VME done?
LL59 VME was recorded at 263,473 miles at its MOT on 24 May 2022, an average of 19,562 miles a year.
Has LL59 VME ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL59 VME has failed 17 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LL59 VME 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 VME find?
LL59 VME passed its latest MOT on 24 May 2022 with 1 advisory: nearside rear outer oil leak, but not excessive half shaft..

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