London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 2,776 cc

LM16 VZKMOT history

LM16 VZK is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 28 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 166,283 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Oct 2027
Mileage
166,283 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
15,050 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM16 VZK
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
28 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM16 VZK was last recorded at 166,283 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 5,608 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,675 miles · 22 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
5,608 miles
Average per year
15,050 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,283 miles
  • 2025 – 155,392 miles
  • 2024 – 144,619 miles
  • 2023 – 133,922 miles
  • 2022 – 117,057 miles
  • 2021 – 98,387 miles
  • 2020 – 86,220 miles
  • 2019 – 67,008 miles
  • 2018 – 55,977 miles
  • 2017 – 34,890 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,283 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (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.

  • Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

Full MOT history

24 tests since 24 Apr 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,283 miles (+5,608)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    166,283 miles
    Test number
    315512329601
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass160,675 miles (+74)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    160,675 miles
    Test number
    567710341107
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail160,601 miles (+5,209)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,601 miles
    Test number
    292940920807
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users Black smoke (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Differential leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass155,392 miles (+110)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    155,392 miles
    Test number
    767967278436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail155,282 miles (+6,148)8 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,282 miles
    Test number
    222664196563
    • MajorCentral Lower Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass149,134 miles (+4,515)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    149,134 miles
    Test number
    476855628137
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer axle shaft seal slight leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass144,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    144,619 miles
    Test number
    448527717685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail144,619 miles (+5,873)3 major3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,619 miles
    Test number
    475203147988
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective worn/juddering (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner inner axle shaft seal slight leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass138,746 miles (+4,824)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    138,746 miles
    Test number
    442988322738
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement middle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement middle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Diff leaking
  10. Pass133,922 miles (+8,303)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    133,922 miles
    Test number
    658326820813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass125,619 miles (+8,562)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    125,619 miles
    Test number
    244539896569
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Pass117,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    117,057 miles
    Test number
    832121514434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail117,057 miles (+11,230)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,057 miles
    Test number
    729694411854
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  14. Pass105,827 miles (+7,440)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    105,827 miles
    Test number
    267034819800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass98,387 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    98,387 miles
    Test number
    784964068510
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  16. Fail98,387 miles (+8,954)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,387 miles
    Test number
    516364730520
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  17. Pass89,433 miles (+3,213)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    89,433 miles
    Test number
    472189340820
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  18. Pass86,220 miles (+19,212)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    86,220 miles
    Test number
    425492621591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    67,008 miles
    Test number
    428336584144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail67,008 miles (+11,031)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,008 miles
    Test number
    785225826513
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  21. Pass55,977 miles (+11,001)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    55,977 miles
    Test number
    513795070706
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  22. Pass44,976 miles (+10,086)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    44,976 miles
    Test number
    243468340822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,890 miles (+11,503)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    34,890 miles
    Test number
    613046039503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    23,387 miles
    Test number
    711594988684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM16 VZK

Does LM16 VZK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM16 VZK is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM16 VZK?
The MOT on LM16 VZK is valid until 21 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 VZK done?
LM16 VZK was recorded at 166,283 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 15,050 miles a year.
Has LM16 VZK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM16 VZK has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LM16 VZK 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 VZK find?
LM16 VZK passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides.

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