London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 2,486 cc

LR13 VVHMOT history

LR13 VVH is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 23 Apr 2013. Its MOT expired on 20 Feb 2025 and it has passed 17 of 34 MOT tests, with 234,235 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Feb 2025
Mileage
234,235 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2024
MOT tests
34
17 passed · 17 failed
Per year
20,279 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR13 VVH
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
2013
First used
23 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR13 VVH was last recorded at 234,235 miles on 21 Feb 2024, 101 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
234,134 miles · 16 May 2023
Between the last two tests
101 miles
Average per year
20,279 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 234,235 miles
  • 2023 – 234,134 miles
  • 2022 – 218,414 miles
  • 2021 – 202,756 miles
  • 2020 – 196,796 miles
  • 2019 – 181,342 miles
  • 2018 – 157,222 miles
  • 2017 – 131,568 miles
  • 2016 – 108,909 miles
  • 2015 – 81,405 miles
  • 2014 – 34,803 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass234,235 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Oil leaking excessively from engine

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

34 tests since 22 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass234,235 miles (+101)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    234,235 miles
    Test number
    108731126418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail234,134 miles (+15,720)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,134 miles
    Test number
    760384021913
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Panhard rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Long bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive At differential pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass218,414 miles (+1,120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    218,414 miles
    Test number
    776846255147
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail217,294 miles (+1,400)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,294 miles
    Test number
    205898661461
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorHorn control insecure (7.7 (b))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass215,894 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    215,894 miles
    Test number
    989774796899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail215,874 miles (+387)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,874 miles
    Test number
    424310246532
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  7. Fail215,487 miles (+12,731)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,487 miles
    Test number
    501057892395
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective Cord exposed & not serviceable

  8. Pass202,756 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    202,756 miles
    Test number
    639568625257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail202,755 miles (+5,959)1 dangerous9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,755 miles
    Test number
    854437764127
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass196,796 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    196,796 miles
    Test number
    836776323441
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail196,795 miles (+15,453)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,795 miles
    Test number
    641498695035
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass181,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    181,342 miles
    Test number
    237460046286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail181,340 miles (+13,217)1 dangerous8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,340 miles
    Test number
    257771208951
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn middle trailing arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass168,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    168,123 miles
    Test number
    387703761462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail168,123 miles (+3,914)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,123 miles
    Test number
    546079529531
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  16. Pass164,209 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    164,209 miles
    Test number
    944862183469
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing no cord showing. chunk out of Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  17. Fail164,209 miles (+6,987)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,209 miles
    Test number
    404648589747
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing no cord showing. chunk out of Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  18. Pass157,222 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    157,222 miles
    Test number
    846297408565
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear diff seal leaking onto back plate (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  19. Fail157,222 miles (+13,503)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,222 miles
    Test number
    844626537386
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear diff seal leaking onto back plate (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  20. Pass143,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    143,719 miles
    Test number
    290650818012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail143,718 miles (+12,150)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,718 miles
    Test number
    990614565603
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass131,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    131,568 miles
    Test number
    164479033935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail131,568 miles (+11,821)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,568 miles
    Test number
    951011926633
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass119,747 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    119,747 miles
    Test number
    693041530029
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Fail119,747 miles (+10,838)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,747 miles
    Test number
    627369011373
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  26. Pass108,909 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    108,909 miles
    Test number
    390037533500
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  27. Fail108,909 miles (+14,460)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,909 miles
    Test number
    115958338537
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high dazzles other road users wing damaged and light unit is misaligned - misplaced (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in the tread (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  28. Pass94,449 miles (+13,044)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    94,449 miles
    Test number
    586322334853
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass81,405 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    81,405 miles
    Test number
    374345333030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail81,403 miles (+17,411)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,403 miles
    Test number
    420970283841
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureBrake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

  31. Pass63,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    63,992 miles
    Test number
    127584215160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail63,992 miles (+29,189)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,992 miles
    Test number
    277953115448
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  33. Fail34,803 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,803 miles
    Test number
    355812514114
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  34. Pass34,803 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    34,803 miles
    Test number
    439792214128
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Questions about LR13 VVH

Does LR13 VVH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR13 VVH expired on 20 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR13 VVH?
The MOT on LR13 VVH expired on 20 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR13 VVH done?
LR13 VVH was recorded at 234,235 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2024, an average of 20,279 miles a year.
Has LR13 VVH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR13 VVH has failed 17 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LR13 VVH 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 LR13 VVH find?
LR13 VVH passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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