London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 2,776 cc

LM16 VZVMOT history

LM16 VZV is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 28 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 189,095 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
189,095 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
18,476 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM16 VZV
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 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM16 VZV was last recorded at 189,095 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 6,800 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,295 miles · 29 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
6,800 miles
Average per year
18,476 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 189,095 miles
  • 2025 – 182,295 miles
  • 2024 – 167,547 miles
  • 2023 – 150,772 miles
  • 2022 – 143,389 miles
  • 2021 – 122,056 miles
  • 2020 – 100,015 miles
  • 2019 – 84,872 miles
  • 2018 – 59,537 miles
  • 2017 – 30,745 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,095 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing

    Major2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 May 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,095 miles (+6,800)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    189,095 miles
    Test number
    917921749667
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass182,295 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    182,295 miles
    Test number
    883627664255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper 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))

  3. Fail182,295 miles (+4,187)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,295 miles
    Test number
    600096907957
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper 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))

  4. Pass178,108 miles (+5,608)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    178,108 miles
    Test number
    224701601182
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass172,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    172,500 miles
    Test number
    399484779459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail172,500 miles (+4,953)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,500 miles
    Test number
    825523691429
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass167,547 miles (+6,632)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    167,547 miles
    Test number
    596157464409
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower mounting bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass160,915 miles (+10,143)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    160,915 miles
    Test number
    297090215014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass150,772 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    150,772 miles
    Test number
    968034566351
    • MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Fail150,772 miles (+7,383)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,772 miles
    Test number
    340717477866
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass143,389 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    143,389 miles
    Test number
    455927026055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail143,387 miles (+21,331)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,387 miles
    Test number
    765858985081
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass122,056 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    122,056 miles
    Test number
    715468030813
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail122,055 miles (+15,000)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,055 miles
    Test number
    513084361003
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass107,055 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    107,055 miles
    Test number
    487152903757
    • AdvisorySmoke to low to read

  16. Fail107,054 miles (+7,039)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,054 miles
    Test number
    199320690715
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorHorn not working properly not working when turning steering wheel (7.7 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySmoke to low to read

  17. Pass100,015 miles (+15,143)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    100,015 miles
    Test number
    231571809550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass84,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    84,872 miles
    Test number
    674354033278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail84,872 miles (+14,338)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,872 miles
    Test number
    931982472829
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  20. Pass70,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2020
    Odometer
    70,534 miles
    Test number
    438621404657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail70,534 miles (+10,997)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,534 miles
    Test number
    487130254484
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  22. Pass59,537 miles (+14,777)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    59,537 miles
    Test number
    342274344652
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailer arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  23. Pass44,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    44,760 miles
    Test number
    318577254646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail44,760 miles (+14,015)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,760 miles
    Test number
    216590027565
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass30,745 miles (+14,698)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    30,745 miles
    Test number
    922619300479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass16,047 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    16,047 miles
    Test number
    580979337799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM16 VZV

Does LM16 VZV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM16 VZV is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM16 VZV?
The MOT on LM16 VZV is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM16 VZV done?
LM16 VZV was recorded at 189,095 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 18,476 miles a year.
Has LM16 VZV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM16 VZV has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LM16 VZV 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 VZV find?
LM16 VZV passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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