London Taxis INT TX4

Blue · Diesel · 2016 · 2,776 cc

LM16 VYUMOT history

LM16 VYU is a blue diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 28 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 309,499 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
309,499 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
28,263 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM16 VYU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,776 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
28 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM16 VYU was last recorded at 309,499 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 9,845 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
299,654 miles · 3 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
9,845 miles
Average per year
28,263 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 309,499 miles
  • 2025 – 299,654 miles
  • 2024 – 285,488 miles
  • 2023 – 269,783 miles
  • 2022 – 245,294 miles
  • 2021 – 211,489 miles
  • 2020 – 181,437 miles
  • 2019 – 160,156 miles
  • 2018 – 119,543 miles
  • 2017 – 47,877 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass309,499 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorIndicator switch faulty Stalk not self cancelling (4.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Coolant leak
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Door sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leak (half shaft) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Exhaust box damaged
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 Apr 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass309,499 miles2 minor17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    309,499 miles
    Test number
    513720292278
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty Stalk not self cancelling (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Door sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leak (half shaft) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Exhaust box damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  2. Fail309,499 miles (+9,845)2 dangerous4 major2 minor17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    309,499 miles
    Test number
    458424655762
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty Stalk not self cancelling (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Door sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leak (half shaft) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Exhaust box damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  3. Pass299,654 miles (+14,166)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    299,654 miles
    Test number
    761073968348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass285,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    285,488 miles
    Test number
    560908371470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail285,488 miles (+15,705)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    285,488 miles
    Test number
    830667170884
    • Repaired at testProp shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

  6. Pass269,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    269,783 miles
    Test number
    371141194393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail269,783 miles (+9,955)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    269,783 miles
    Test number
    291977104354
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass259,828 miles (+14,534)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    259,828 miles
    Test number
    101051473851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass245,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    245,294 miles
    Test number
    537364973021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail245,294 miles (+10,812)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245,294 miles
    Test number
    795645187109
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass234,482 miles (+22,993)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    234,482 miles
    Test number
    191672292146
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass211,489 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    211,489 miles
    Test number
    912929248350
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear oil leaking

  13. Fail211,488 miles (+18,521)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,488 miles
    Test number
    224385098029
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear oil leaking

  14. Pass192,967 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    192,967 miles
    Test number
    546222246742
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad sensor insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Fail192,967 miles (+11,530)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,967 miles
    Test number
    398024417985
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake performance not tested brake cylinder leaking (1.2.1 (g))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad sensor insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  16. Pass181,437 miles (+5,384)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    181,437 miles
    Test number
    612509679463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass176,053 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    176,053 miles
    Test number
    100795717548
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  18. Fail176,053 miles (+15,897)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,053 miles
    Test number
    893561453770
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  19. Pass160,156 miles (+21,136)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    160,156 miles
    Test number
    261741742497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass139,020 miles (+19,477)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    139,020 miles
    Test number
    239582321801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass119,543 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    119,543 miles
    Test number
    699056473885
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  22. Fail119,542 miles (+24,329)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,542 miles
    Test number
    191416446484
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  23. Pass95,213 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    95,213 miles
    Test number
    291461395860
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail95,213 miles (+3,604)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,213 miles
    Test number
    849946644356
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass91,609 miles (+43,732)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    91,609 miles
    Test number
    175377607018
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  26. Pass47,877 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    47,877 miles
    Test number
    385619723462
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  27. Fail47,877 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,877 miles
    Test number
    726316142433
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

Questions about LM16 VYU

Does LM16 VYU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM16 VYU is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM16 VYU?
The MOT on LM16 VYU is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM16 VYU done?
LM16 VYU was recorded at 309,499 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 28,263 miles a year.
Has LM16 VYU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM16 VYU has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LM16 VYU 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 VYU find?
LM16 VYU passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 17 advisories: indicator switch faulty stalk not self cancelling; offside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped, and 16 more.

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