London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 2,776 cc

LM16 VZLMOT history

LM16 VZL is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 28 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 231,801 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
231,801 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
22,461 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM16 VZL
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 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM16 VZL was last recorded at 231,801 miles on 5 May 2026, 9,991 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
221,810 miles · 30 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
9,991 miles
Average per year
22,461 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 231,801 miles
  • 2025 – 221,810 miles
  • 2024 – 201,648 miles
  • 2023 – 178,957 miles
  • 2022 – 155,197 miles
  • 2021 – 126,195 miles
  • 2020 – 105,136 miles
  • 2019 – 90,384 miles
  • 2018 – 69,265 miles
  • 2017 – 41,959 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass231,801 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Lower Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Steering box has seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Apr 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass231,801 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    231,801 miles
    Test number
    565484126308
    • MinorFront Lower Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail231,801 miles (+9,991)10 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,801 miles
    Test number
    926054376530
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bushes worn/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Lower Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass221,810 miles (+9,193)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    221,810 miles
    Test number
    372761362829
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty not self cancelling (4.4.2 (a) (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 Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 worn/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass212,617 miles (+10,969)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2026
    Odometer
    212,617 miles
    Test number
    688938286976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass201,648 miles (+11,825)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    201,648 miles
    Test number
    781723168928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass189,823 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    189,823 miles
    Test number
    869043841962
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  7. Fail189,821 miles (+10,864)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,821 miles
    Test number
    767478104886
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  8. Pass178,957 miles (+11,011)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    178,957 miles
    Test number
    641277989175
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive G/BOX COOLER PIPE ,SLIGHT LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass167,946 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2024
    Odometer
    167,946 miles
    Test number
    538884731960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail167,946 miles (+12,749)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,946 miles
    Test number
    175841772642
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass155,197 miles (+15,122)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    155,197 miles
    Test number
    827110453782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass140,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    140,075 miles
    Test number
    177381300608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail140,075 miles (+13,880)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,075 miles
    Test number
    763464011639
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass126,195 miles (+14,168)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    126,195 miles
    Test number
    223789636679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass112,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    112,027 miles
    Test number
    696269788920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail111,998 miles (+6,862)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,998 miles
    Test number
    522591846318
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  17. Pass105,136 miles (+14,752)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    105,136 miles
    Test number
    673313586992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass90,384 miles (+9,741)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    90,384 miles
    Test number
    937904628653
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  19. Pass80,643 miles (+11,378)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    80,643 miles
    Test number
    493808188704
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  20. Pass69,265 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    69,265 miles
    Test number
    599843777281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail69,250 miles (+14,471)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,250 miles
    Test number
    976700152353
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  22. Pass54,779 miles (+439)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    54,779 miles
    Test number
    476328815053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail54,340 miles (+12,381)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,340 miles
    Test number
    663853207549
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  24. Pass41,959 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    41,959 miles
    Test number
    514365485968
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box (2.3.3b)

  25. Fail41,958 miles (+13,211)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,958 miles
    Test number
    715059107588
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box (2.3.3b)

  26. Pass28,747 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    28,747 miles
    Test number
    591228845969
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail28,747 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,747 miles
    Test number
    569798289816
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LM16 VZL

Does LM16 VZL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM16 VZL is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM16 VZL?
The MOT on LM16 VZL is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM16 VZL done?
LM16 VZL was recorded at 231,801 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 22,461 miles a year.
Has LM16 VZL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM16 VZL has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LM16 VZL 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 VZL find?
LM16 VZL passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: front lower steering box leaking oil; central lower oil leak, but not excessive; front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 3 more.

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