London Taxis INT TX4
Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,486 cc
LM61 VBUMOT history
LM61 VBU is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 31 Oct 2011. Its MOT expired on 1 May 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 313,265 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 May 2025
- Mileage
- 313,265 mi
- At MOT on 30 Apr 2024
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 23,467 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM61 VBU
- 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 expired on 1 May 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Apr 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM61 VBU was last recorded at 313,265 miles on 30 Apr 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 313,265 miles · 29 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 23,467 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 313,265 miles
- 2023 – 295,901 miles
- 2022 – 290,706 miles
- 2021 – 259,961 miles
- 2020 – 237,226 miles
- 2019 – 218,652 miles
- 2018 – 190,789 miles
- 2017 – 161,696 miles
- 2016 – 133,638 miles
- 2015 – 132,416 miles
- 2014 – 107,271 miles
- 2013 – 67,257 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass313,265 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Brake fluid contaminated
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle cross member
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Oil leaking excessively from engine
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
26 tests since 5 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass313,265 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2025
- Odometer
- 313,265 miles
- Test number
- 933442363786
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail313,265 miles (+17,364)1 dangerous10 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 313,265 miles
- Test number
- 953076619048
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorCentral Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Pan Hard Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass295,901 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2024
- Odometer
- 295,901 miles
- Test number
- 885220394616
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail295,901 miles (+5,195)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 295,901 miles
- Test number
- 818329419366
- DangerousNearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% binding (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass290,706 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 290,706 miles
- Test number
- 499515343272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail290,706 miles (+16,881)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 290,706 miles
- Test number
- 584384189996
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Bump stop
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Door pillar (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass273,825 miles (+13,864)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 273,825 miles
- Test number
- 686727412894
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panhard. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass259,961 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 259,961 miles
- Test number
- 277455688215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail259,961 miles (+12,418)6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 259,961 miles
- Test number
- 602718150327
- MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Beam rubber deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Bump stop deteriorated
Pass247,543 miles (+10,317)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 247,543 miles
- Test number
- 294122575717
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass237,226 miles (+4,281)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 237,226 miles
- Test number
- 573487136211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass232,945 miles (+14,293)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 232,945 miles
- Test number
- 367679285270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass218,652 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 218,652 miles
- Test number
- 100449462668
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail218,652 miles (+14,314)6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 218,652 miles
- Test number
- 854703711020
- MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle cross member (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass204,338 miles (+13,549)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 204,338 miles
- Test number
- 104145386482
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass190,789 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 190,789 miles
- Test number
- 993844077751
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail190,789 miles (+15,724)6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,789 miles
- Test number
- 985044375591
- MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle cross member (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Pass175,065 miles (+13,369)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 175,065 miles
- Test number
- 309218802706
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass161,696 miles (+14,454)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 161,696 miles
- Test number
- 411795776744
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass147,242 miles (+13,604)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 147,242 miles
- Test number
- 219333984198
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass133,638 miles (+1,222)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 133,638 miles
- Test number
- 475487281404
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,416 miles (+25,145)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 132,416 miles
- Test number
- 412807334813
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,271 miles (+22,626)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 107,271 miles
- Test number
- 438608004465
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,645 miles (+17,388)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 84,645 miles
- Test number
- 795409814137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,257 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 67,257 miles
- Test number
- 209019403323
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,257 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,257 miles
- Test number
- 627159103381
- Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
Questions about LM61 VBU
- Does LM61 VBU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM61 VBU expired on 1 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM61 VBU?
- The MOT on LM61 VBU expired on 1 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM61 VBU done?
- LM61 VBU was recorded at 313,265 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2024, an average of 23,467 miles a year.
- Has LM61 VBU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM61 VBU has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on LM61 VBU 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 VBU find?
- LM61 VBU passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outside edge.
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