London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,486 cc

LM61 VBTMOT history

LM61 VBT is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 31 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 270,665 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jul 2027
Mileage
270,665 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
16,835 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 VBT
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
31 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 VBT was last recorded at 270,665 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
270,641 miles · 22 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
16,835 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 270,665 miles
  • 2025 – 263,223 miles
  • 2024 – 254,983 miles
  • 2023 – 245,666 miles
  • 2022 – 234,618 miles
  • 2021 – 221,459 miles
  • 2020 – 214,136 miles
  • 2019 – 187,655 miles
  • 2018 – 177,177 miles
  • 2017 – 164,210 miles
  • 2016 – 134,515 miles
  • 2015 – 109,095 miles
  • 2014 – 84,200 miles
  • 2013 – 56,335 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass270,665 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.

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too high

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass270,665 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    270,665 miles
    Test number
    844176991807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail270,641 miles (+7,418)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    270,641 miles
    Test number
    585918598853
    • MajorFuel tank insecure mounting strap corroded and broke (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced C post (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass263,223 miles (+8,240)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    263,223 miles
    Test number
    478739604295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass254,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    254,983 miles
    Test number
    106590575204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail254,983 miles (+9,317)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    254,983 miles
    Test number
    334352861904
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  6. Pass245,666 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    245,666 miles
    Test number
    358749919443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail245,625 miles (+11,007)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245,625 miles
    Test number
    875724218987
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced back of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced back of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass234,618 miles (+2,998)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    234,618 miles
    Test number
    615836348093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass231,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    231,620 miles
    Test number
    291177994115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail231,616 miles (+10,157)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,616 miles
    Test number
    979833018349
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

  11. Pass221,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    221,459 miles
    Test number
    770935106596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail221,452 miles (+7,316)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,452 miles
    Test number
    143741569123
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass214,136 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    214,136 miles
    Test number
    636080041150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail214,136 miles (+476)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,136 miles
    Test number
    703668523529
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  15. Pass213,660 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    213,660 miles
    Test number
    540035182927
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Fail213,660 miles (+809)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,660 miles
    Test number
    892152989245
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  17. Pass212,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    212,851 miles
    Test number
    723701701358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail212,851 miles (+25,196)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,851 miles
    Test number
    497799177608
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  19. Pass187,655 miles (+10,478)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    187,655 miles
    Test number
    621824340400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass177,177 miles (+12,967)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    177,177 miles
    Test number
    415835553142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass164,210 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    164,210 miles
    Test number
    786367801653
    • AdvisoryOffside Items removed from driver's view prior to test

  22. Fail164,210 miles (+12,579)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,210 miles
    Test number
    243581888645
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Items removed from driver's view prior to test

  23. Pass151,631 miles (+17,116)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    151,631 miles
    Test number
    994859611318
    • AdvisoryFront Brake discs slightly worn

  24. Pass134,515 miles (+12,525)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    134,515 miles
    Test number
    281988685601
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement center bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass121,990 miles (+109)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    121,990 miles
    Test number
    284501095512
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  26. Fail121,881 miles (+12,786)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,881 miles
    Test number
    814783180318
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Centre bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Centre bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  27. Pass109,095 miles (+11,460)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    109,095 miles
    Test number
    567580825291
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush centre bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass97,635 miles (+13,435)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    97,635 miles
    Test number
    727671025146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  29. Pass84,200 miles (+12,865)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    84,200 miles
    Test number
    527577594214
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  30. Pass71,335 miles (+15,000)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    71,335 miles
    Test number
    689147924101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteSlight play in both front inner track rod ends

  31. Pass56,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    56,335 miles
    Test number
    819462803380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 VBT

Does LM61 VBT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 VBT is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 VBT?
The MOT on LM61 VBT is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 VBT done?
LM61 VBT was recorded at 270,665 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 16,835 miles a year.
Has LM61 VBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 VBT has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LM61 VBT 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 VBT find?
LM61 VBT passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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