London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,499 cc

LM61 VBLMOT history

LM61 VBL is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 5 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 204,386 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
204,386 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
12,505 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 VBL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
5 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 VBL was last recorded at 204,386 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Sept 2022: 204,271 miles, lower than 210,285 miles on 7 Sept 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
204,386 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
12,505 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 204,386 miles
  • 2025 – 204,386 miles
  • 2024 – 204,275 miles
  • 2022 – 204,271 miles
  • 2021 – 210,285 miles
  • 2019 – 205,369 miles
  • 2018 – 176,711 miles
  • 2017 – 145,305 miles
  • 2016 – 112,289 miles
  • 2015 – 88,492 miles
  • 2014 – 69,116 miles
  • 2013 – 48,922 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass204,386 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass204,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    204,386 miles
    Test number
    425869490917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass204,386 miles (+111)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    204,386 miles
    Test number
    718417479783
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass204,275 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    204,275 miles
    Test number
    706206857544
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass204,275 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    204,275 miles
    Test number
    412670314325
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    762891302712
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass204,271 miles (-6,014)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    204,271 miles
    Test number
    778535349964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass210,285 miles (+4,916)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    210,285 miles
    Test number
    662636132247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass205,369 miles (+12,906)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    205,369 miles
    Test number
    737981193101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass192,463 miles (+15,752)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    192,463 miles
    Test number
    412014731906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass176,711 miles (+14,970)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    176,711 miles
    Test number
    824620008967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass161,741 miles (+16,436)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    161,741 miles
    Test number
    212351378123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass145,305 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    145,305 miles
    Test number
    329967512671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail145,305 miles (+16,583)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,305 miles
    Test number
    511136205143
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear 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)
  14. Pass128,722 miles (+16,433)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    128,722 miles
    Test number
    918873611826
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  15. Pass112,289 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    112,289 miles
    Test number
    400616092769
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  16. Fail112,289 miles (+13,358)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,289 miles
    Test number
    249144835691
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  17. Pass98,931 miles (+10,439)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    98,931 miles
    Test number
    928118678796
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  18. Pass88,492 miles (+8,437)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    88,492 miles
    Test number
    242893834434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass80,055 miles (+10,939)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    80,055 miles
    Test number
    537358335107
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  20. Pass69,116 miles (+8,664)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    69,116 miles
    Test number
    888832004368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  21. Pass60,452 miles (+11,530)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    60,452 miles
    Test number
    727084954141
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  22. Pass48,922 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    48,922 miles
    Test number
    437669393224
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about LM61 VBL

Does LM61 VBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 VBL is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 VBL?
The MOT on LM61 VBL is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 VBL done?
LM61 VBL was recorded at 204,386 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 12,505 miles a year.
Has LM61 VBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 VBL has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2017.
Has the mileage on LM61 VBL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Sept 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM61 VBL find?
LM61 VBL passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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