London Taxis INT TX4
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,486 cc
LL59 VMUMOT history
LL59 VMU is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 2 Dec 2009. Its MOT expired on 12 May 2026 and it has passed 23 of 35 MOT tests, with 356,514 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 May 2026
- Mileage
- 356,514 mi
- At MOT on 13 May 2025
- MOT tests
- 35
- 23 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 22,153 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL59 VMU
- 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
- 2 Dec 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 May 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 13 May 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL59 VMU was last recorded at 356,514 miles on 13 May 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 29 Oct 2024: 244,671 miles, lower than 333,504 miles on 9 May 2024.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 356,514 miles · 12 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 22,153 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 356,514 miles
- 2024 – 244,671 miles
- 2023 – 321,771 miles
- 2022 – 296,522 miles
- 2021 – 273,768 miles
- 2020 – 258,006 miles
- 2019 – 237,173 miles
- 2018 – 216,491 miles
- 2017 – 188,703 miles
- 2016 – 164,256 miles
- 2015 – 141,873 miles
- 2014 – 127,456 miles
- 2013 – 103,904 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass356,514 miles
- AdvisoryBODYWORKRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory8 MOTs, 2019–2024
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2024
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Oil leaking excessively from engine
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Full MOT history
35 tests since 17 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass356,514 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2026
- Odometer
- 356,514 miles
- Test number
- 873723481869
- AdvisoryBODYWORK
Fail356,514 miles (+111,843)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 356,514 miles
- Test number
- 601065434412
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBODYWORK
Pass244,671 miles (-88,833)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 244,671 miles
- Test number
- 820955670332
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Pass333,504 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2025
- Odometer
- 333,504 miles
- Test number
- 456942829276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail333,504 miles (+11,733)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 333,504 miles
- Test number
- 906218069157
- MajorFront Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAIL ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAIL ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass321,771 miles (+12,201)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 321,771 miles
- Test number
- 762675027431
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass309,570 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2024
- Odometer
- 309,570 miles
- Test number
- 550446699480
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail309,570 miles (+13,048)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 309,570 miles
- Test number
- 197591214449
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Floor excessively deteriorated INNER DOOR EDGE (6.2.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush INSECURE (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn PANHARD BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass296,522 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 296,522 miles
- Test number
- 544588520126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail296,522 miles (+11,301)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 296,522 miles
- Test number
- 875171397961
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass285,221 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2023
- Odometer
- 285,221 miles
- Test number
- 934926625325
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail285,221 miles (+11,453)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 285,221 miles
- Test number
- 312497945581
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass273,768 miles (+10,364)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 273,768 miles
- Test number
- 433520679955
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass263,404 miles (+5,398)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2022
- Odometer
- 263,404 miles
- Test number
- 458921575349
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass258,006 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2021
- Odometer
- 258,006 miles
- Test number
- 174406773155
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail258,006 miles (+20,833)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 258,006 miles
- Test number
- 306766140375
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass237,173 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2020
- Odometer
- 237,173 miles
- Test number
- 326735787615
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail237,173 miles (+7,157)10 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 237,173 miles
- Test number
- 710859710684
- MajorEmissions not tested exhaust flexi blowing (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass230,016 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 230,016 miles
- Test number
- 739529662362
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail230,016 miles (+13,525)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 230,016 miles
- Test number
- 886888226910
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass216,491 miles (+15,832)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 216,491 miles
- Test number
- 304420485916
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front top ball joint
- AdvisoryOffside Front top bush
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass200,659 miles (+11,956)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 200,659 miles
- Test number
- 897462971418
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
Pass188,703 miles (+12,391)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 188,703 miles
- Test number
- 598342099432
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass176,312 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 176,312 miles
- Test number
- 391471049088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail176,311 miles (+12,055)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,311 miles
- Test number
- 472093179387
- FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
- FailureOffside Front Outer Tie bar/rod 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)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass164,256 miles (+12,012)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 164,256 miles
- Test number
- 775369344509
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass152,244 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 152,244 miles
- Test number
- 914464510170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail152,244 miles (+10,371)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,244 miles
- Test number
- 667318082504
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal power steering box (2.3.3b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass141,873 miles (+11,502)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 141,873 miles
- Test number
- 998797415243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,371 miles (+2,915)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 130,371 miles
- Test number
- 598723935076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,456 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,456 miles
- Test number
- 318055044309
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass127,456 miles (+11,267)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 127,456 miles
- Test number
- 485405644477
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,189 miles (+12,285)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 116,189 miles
- Test number
- 659954274162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,904 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 103,904 miles
- Test number
- 447132953365
- NotePlay in prop-shaft centre bearing
Fail103,904 miles7 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,904 miles
- Test number
- 685871353312
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NotePlay in prop-shaft centre bearing
Questions about LL59 VMU
- Does LL59 VMU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LL59 VMU expired on 12 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LL59 VMU?
- The MOT on LL59 VMU expired on 12 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LL59 VMU done?
- LL59 VMU was recorded at 356,514 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2025, an average of 22,153 miles a year.
- Has LL59 VMU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL59 VMU has failed 12 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on LL59 VMU ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Oct 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LL59 VMU find?
- LL59 VMU passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2025 with 1 advisory: bodywork.
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