London Taxis INT TX4

Multi-colour · Diesel · 2012 · 2,486 cc

LP61 VVTMOT history

LP61 VVT is a multi-colour diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 17 Feb 2012. Its MOT expired on 27 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 212,487 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Aug 2026
Mileage
212,487 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
13,668 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP61 VVT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4
Colour
Multi-colour
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,486 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
17 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP61 VVT was last recorded at 212,487 miles on 28 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Aug 2025: 212,487 miles, lower than 320,530 miles on 13 Mar 2024.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
320,530 miles · 13 Mar 2024
Average per year
13,668 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 212,487 miles
  • 2024 – 320,530 miles
  • 2023 – 284,337 miles
  • 2021 – 240,892 miles
  • 2020 – 208,943 miles
  • 2019 – 195,861 miles
  • 2018 – 172,775 miles
  • 2017 – 148,562 miles
  • 2016 – 124,119 miles
  • 2015 – 97,511 miles
  • 2014 – 70,787 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass212,487 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Engine

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 26 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass212,487 miles (-108,043)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    212,487 miles
    Test number
    798150434496
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass320,530 miles (+36,193)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    320,530 miles
    Test number
    830110931125
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass284,337 miles (+43,445)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    284,337 miles
    Test number
    101284473970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass240,892 miles (+31,949)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    240,892 miles
    Test number
    284128568228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass208,943 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    208,943 miles
    Test number
    965348173510
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail208,943 miles (+2,371)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,943 miles
    Test number
    208211762744
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass206,572 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    206,572 miles
    Test number
    540996638048
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Fail206,572 miles (+10,711)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,572 miles
    Test number
    336250741386
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass195,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    195,861 miles
    Test number
    463878020088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail195,859 miles (+11,677)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,859 miles
    Test number
    372046406945
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass184,182 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    184,182 miles
    Test number
    939050441946
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  12. Fail184,182 miles (+11,407)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,182 miles
    Test number
    480740301054
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Pass172,775 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    172,775 miles
    Test number
    125537538717
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail172,774 miles (+12,331)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,774 miles
    Test number
    807274727956
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass160,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    160,443 miles
    Test number
    590273137777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail160,443 miles (+11,881)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,443 miles
    Test number
    434072782126
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  17. Pass148,562 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    148,562 miles
    Test number
    437167258845
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail148,562 miles (+12,094)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,562 miles
    Test number
    439775417579
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine

  19. Pass136,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    136,468 miles
    Test number
    763646084316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail136,468 miles (+12,349)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,468 miles
    Test number
    500726445513
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass124,119 miles (+13,758)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    124,119 miles
    Test number
    325044185118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass110,361 miles (+12,850)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    110,361 miles
    Test number
    599401487252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass97,511 miles (+14,793)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    97,511 miles
    Test number
    966975687841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass82,718 miles (+11,931)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    82,718 miles
    Test number
    227570155068
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer edge worn

  25. Pass70,787 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    70,787 miles
    Test number
    717708444259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail70,587 miles (+15,304)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,587 miles
    Test number
    916098044252
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

  27. Pass55,283 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    55,283 miles
    Test number
    887357454036
    • NoteNear side rear tyre heavily worn on outer edge

Questions about LP61 VVT

Does LP61 VVT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP61 VVT expired on 27 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP61 VVT?
The MOT on LP61 VVT expired on 27 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP61 VVT done?
LP61 VVT was recorded at 212,487 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2025, an average of 13,668 miles a year.
Has LP61 VVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP61 VVT has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on LP61 VVT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Aug 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LP61 VVT find?
LP61 VVT passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2025 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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