London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,486 cc

LM61 VBFMOT history

LM61 VBF is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 8 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 27 of 35 MOT tests, with 250,267 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Oct 2027
Mileage
250,267 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
35
27 passed · 8 failed
Per year
17,824 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 VBF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,486 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
8 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 VBF was last recorded at 250,267 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 8,602 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
241,665 miles · 23 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
8,602 miles
Average per year
17,824 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 250,267 miles
  • 2025 – 224,495 miles
  • 2024 – 187,830 miles
  • 2023 – 168,920 miles
  • 2022 – 142,641 miles
  • 2021 – 121,467 miles
  • 2020 – 110,617 miles
  • 2019 – 90,714 miles
  • 2018 – 67,618 miles
  • 2017 – 50,482 miles
  • 2016 – 40,985 miles
  • 2015 – 32,308 miles
  • 2014 – 24,662 miles
  • 2013 – 18,765 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass250,267 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2026

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2026

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

35 tests since 23 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass250,267 miles (+8,602)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    250,267 miles
    Test number
    411416388792
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass241,665 miles (+692)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    241,665 miles
    Test number
    121230716669
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail240,973 miles (+16,478)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,973 miles
    Test number
    936060028842
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass224,495 miles (+702)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    224,495 miles
    Test number
    197001663258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Fail223,793 miles (+16,558)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,793 miles
    Test number
    457643461590
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass207,235 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    207,235 miles
    Test number
    879824113070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail207,232 miles (+19,402)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,232 miles
    Test number
    148969674082
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass187,830 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    187,830 miles
    Test number
    324260737361
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail187,826 miles (+11,682)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,826 miles
    Test number
    570016933130
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass176,144 miles (+7,224)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    176,144 miles
    Test number
    268606427919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass168,920 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    168,920 miles
    Test number
    621371630450
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Fail168,906 miles (+12,633)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,906 miles
    Test number
    633843517305
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  13. Pass156,273 miles (+13,632)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    156,273 miles
    Test number
    525103061944
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass142,641 miles (+10,904)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    142,641 miles
    Test number
    313207024989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass131,737 miles (+10,270)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2023
    Odometer
    131,737 miles
    Test number
    198192331702
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  16. Pass121,467 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    121,467 miles
    Test number
    211652912494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail121,466 miles (+8,880)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,466 miles
    Test number
    448437236319
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  18. Pass112,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    112,586 miles
    Test number
    930574237970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail112,586 miles (+1,969)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,586 miles
    Test number
    636530804872
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  20. Pass110,617 miles (+4,339)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    110,617 miles
    Test number
    905779462106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass106,278 miles (+15,564)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    106,278 miles
    Test number
    215615102827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass90,714 miles (+9,660)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    90,714 miles
    Test number
    795179164467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass81,054 miles (+13,436)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    81,054 miles
    Test number
    226501495268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod 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))

  24. Pass67,618 miles (+10,273)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    67,618 miles
    Test number
    116418479324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  25. Pass57,345 miles (+6,863)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    57,345 miles
    Test number
    431560377224
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass50,482 miles (+4,695)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    50,482 miles
    Test number
    749796354307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass45,787 miles (+4,802)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    45,787 miles
    Test number
    301749981952
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass40,985 miles (+4,861)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    40,985 miles
    Test number
    209603060385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass36,124 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    36,124 miles
    Test number
    528620445077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail36,124 miles (+3,816)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,124 miles
    Test number
    457467636648
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  31. Pass32,308 miles (+4,705)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    32,308 miles
    Test number
    473513161430
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  32. Pass27,603 miles (+2,941)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    27,603 miles
    Test number
    975310325173
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  33. Pass24,662 miles (+2,180)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    24,662 miles
    Test number
    399222804313
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  34. Pass22,482 miles (+3,717)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    22,482 miles
    Test number
    645593814120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Pass18,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    18,765 miles
    Test number
    265326593296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 VBF

Does LM61 VBF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 VBF is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 VBF?
The MOT on LM61 VBF is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 VBF done?
LM61 VBF was recorded at 250,267 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 17,824 miles a year.
Has LM61 VBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 VBF has failed 8 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LM61 VBF 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 VBF find?
LM61 VBF passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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