London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 2,776 cc

LM16 VYKMOT history

LM16 VYK is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 11 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 186,085 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
186,085 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
16,588 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM16 VYK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,776 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
11 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM16 VYK was last recorded at 186,085 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 4,429 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,656 miles · 10 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
4,429 miles
Average per year
16,588 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 186,085 miles
  • 2025 – 174,802 miles
  • 2024 – 161,862 miles
  • 2023 – 147,873 miles
  • 2022 – 131,421 miles
  • 2021 – 111,445 miles
  • 2020 – 98,082 miles
  • 2019 – 83,829 miles
  • 2018 – 59,919 miles
  • 2017 – 36,627 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,085 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor6 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim too low

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arm bushes

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 Oct 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    186,085 miles
    Test number
    811171215021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail186,085 miles (+4,429)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,085 miles
    Test number
    887486305607
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  3. Pass181,656 miles (+6,854)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    181,656 miles
    Test number
    418259080814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass174,802 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    174,802 miles
    Test number
    669368757360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail174,802 miles (+6,011)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,802 miles
    Test number
    318789379960
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass168,791 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    168,791 miles
    Test number
    452013678271
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension bump stop poor condition

  7. Fail168,791 miles (+6,929)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,791 miles
    Test number
    515748909244
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension bump stop poor condition

  8. Pass161,862 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    161,862 miles
    Test number
    336805582497
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail161,862 miles (+6,314)4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,862 miles
    Test number
    910391429141
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass155,548 miles (+7,675)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    155,548 miles
    Test number
    788768226970
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass147,873 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    147,873 miles
    Test number
    270731583534
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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))

  12. Fail147,873 miles (+8,277)5 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,873 miles
    Test number
    967335803488
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Antiroll bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  13. Pass139,596 miles (+8,175)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    139,596 miles
    Test number
    889283427898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass131,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    131,421 miles
    Test number
    608314924270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail131,420 miles (+10,114)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,420 miles
    Test number
    820696264544
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  16. Pass121,306 miles (+9,861)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    121,306 miles
    Test number
    283165736342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass111,445 miles (+9,948)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    111,445 miles
    Test number
    462235812108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass101,497 miles (+3,415)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    101,497 miles
    Test number
    534894820302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass98,082 miles (+14,253)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    98,082 miles
    Test number
    166269027782
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  20. Pass83,829 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    83,829 miles
    Test number
    309433186797
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Middle to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  21. Fail83,829 miles (+12,028)2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,829 miles
    Test number
    189190097222
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Middle to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  22. Pass71,801 miles (+11,882)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    71,801 miles
    Test number
    860271501220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass59,919 miles (+11,567)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    59,919 miles
    Test number
    774781485740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass48,352 miles (+11,725)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    48,352 miles
    Test number
    308515510237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,627 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    36,627 miles
    Test number
    889258579157
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly worn.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  26. Fail36,627 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,627 miles
    Test number
    130169299677
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly worn.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LM16 VYK

Does LM16 VYK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM16 VYK is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM16 VYK?
The MOT on LM16 VYK is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM16 VYK done?
LM16 VYK was recorded at 186,085 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 16,588 miles a year.
Has LM16 VYK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM16 VYK has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LM16 VYK 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 LM16 VYK find?
LM16 VYK passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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