London Taxis INT TX4

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 2,486 cc

LM61 VAUMOT history

LM61 VAU is a silver diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 5 Nov 2011. Its MOT expired on 22 Nov 2024 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 251,649 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Nov 2024
Mileage
251,649 mi
At MOT on 23 Nov 2023
MOT tests
29
22 passed · 7 failed
Per year
18,824 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 VAU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,486 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
5 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 VAU was last recorded at 251,649 miles on 23 Nov 2023, 1,676 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
249,973 miles · 20 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
1,676 miles
Average per year
18,824 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 251,649 miles
  • 2022 – 247,930 miles
  • 2021 – 240,994 miles
  • 2020 – 236,399 miles
  • 2019 – 219,751 miles
  • 2018 – 195,658 miles
  • 2017 – 167,492 miles
  • 2016 – 140,730 miles
  • 2015 – 113,439 miles
  • 2014 – 92,856 miles
  • 2013 – 62,455 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass251,649 miles

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 4 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass251,649 miles (+1,676)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    251,649 miles
    Test number
    160799762207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass249,973 miles (+2,043)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    249,973 miles
    Test number
    952960298347
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass247,930 miles (+662)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    247,930 miles
    Test number
    763079728696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass247,268 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    247,268 miles
    Test number
    926461765862
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail247,239 miles (+3,560)6 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    247,239 miles
    Test number
    530124464144
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Pass243,679 miles (+2,685)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    243,679 miles
    Test number
    628585931104
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass240,994 miles (+1,520)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    240,994 miles
    Test number
    185507782272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass239,474 miles (+3,075)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    239,474 miles
    Test number
    650805852047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass236,399 miles (+4,332)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    236,399 miles
    Test number
    154394643106
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  10. Pass232,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    232,067 miles
    Test number
    717090515171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail232,067 miles (+12,316)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,067 miles
    Test number
    874742461623
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting boot floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass219,751 miles (+12,793)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    219,751 miles
    Test number
    795232305310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass206,958 miles (+11,300)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    206,958 miles
    Test number
    112625766277
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass195,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    195,658 miles
    Test number
    387267416882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail195,658 miles (+14,290)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,658 miles
    Test number
    643408287743
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported not clipped on rear axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

  16. Pass181,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    181,368 miles
    Test number
    549102031177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail181,368 miles (+13,876)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,368 miles
    Test number
    622375622917
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  18. Pass167,492 miles (+13,430)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    167,492 miles
    Test number
    745239049197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass154,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    154,062 miles
    Test number
    521407826135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail154,062 miles (+13,332)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,062 miles
    Test number
    203991139159
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass140,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    140,730 miles
    Test number
    620844608758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail140,730 miles (+13,625)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,730 miles
    Test number
    416890575186
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass127,105 miles (+13,666)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    127,105 miles
    Test number
    822237443564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass113,439 miles (+13,117)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    113,439 miles
    Test number
    205539225784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass100,322 miles (+7,466)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    100,322 miles
    Test number
    136354755069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail92,856 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,856 miles
    Test number
    699247104387
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Pass92,856 miles (+15,967)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    92,856 miles
    Test number
    757977604341
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
    • NoteOil leak

  28. Pass76,889 miles (+14,434)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    76,889 miles
    Test number
    947810224160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass62,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    62,455 miles
    Test number
    236428903340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 VAU

Does LM61 VAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM61 VAU expired on 22 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM61 VAU?
The MOT on LM61 VAU expired on 22 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM61 VAU done?
LM61 VAU was recorded at 251,649 miles at its MOT on 23 Nov 2023, an average of 18,824 miles a year.
Has LM61 VAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 VAU has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LM61 VAU 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 LM61 VAU find?
LM61 VAU passed its latest MOT on 23 Nov 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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