London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 2,486 cc

LR13 VVTMOT history

LR13 VVT is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 26 Apr 2013. Its MOT expired on 15 Oct 2025 and it has passed 20 of 35 MOT tests, with 301,536 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Oct 2025
Mileage
301,536 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2024
MOT tests
35
20 passed · 15 failed
Per year
25,591 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR13 VVT
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
26 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR13 VVT was last recorded at 301,536 miles on 16 Oct 2024, 275 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
301,261 miles · 12 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
275 miles
Average per year
25,591 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 301,536 miles
  • 2023 – 298,094 miles
  • 2022 – 281,933 miles
  • 2021 – 265,584 miles
  • 2020 – 260,839 miles
  • 2019 – 245,855 miles
  • 2018 – 151,573 miles
  • 2017 – 122,881 miles
  • 2016 – 100,578 miles
  • 2015 – 84,198 miles
  • 2014 – 33,608 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass301,536 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Smoke to low to detect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

35 tests since 28 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass301,536 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    301,536 miles
    Test number
    272812973711
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail301,536 miles (+275)1 dangerous3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    301,536 miles
    Test number
    699256567492
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass301,261 miles (+3,167)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    301,261 miles
    Test number
    904644113523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass298,094 miles (+7,589)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    298,094 miles
    Test number
    761331163823
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass290,505 miles (+8,572)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    290,505 miles
    Test number
    401196220786
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame 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))

  6. Pass281,933 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    281,933 miles
    Test number
    861893222010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail281,933 miles (+1,972)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    281,933 miles
    Test number
    196256548376
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

  8. Pass279,961 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    279,961 miles
    Test number
    299984347461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail279,961 miles (+14,377)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    279,961 miles
    Test number
    288731948125
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

  10. Pass265,584 miles (+2,146)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    265,584 miles
    Test number
    848504378876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass263,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    263,438 miles
    Test number
    742936584341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail263,437 miles (+2,598)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    263,437 miles
    Test number
    847287257864
    • 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 Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass260,839 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    260,839 miles
    Test number
    253212642852
    • AdvisorySmoke to low to detect

  14. Fail260,838 miles (+14,983)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    260,838 miles
    Test number
    569140488296
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • 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 Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySmoke to low to detect

  15. Pass245,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    245,855 miles
    Test number
    560175310088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail245,854 miles (+12,422)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245,854 miles
    Test number
    451199621521
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

  17. Pass233,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    233,432 miles
    Test number
    129841712588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail233,432 miles (+81,859)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,432 miles
    Test number
    193238217653
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working both jets (3.5 (a))

  19. Pass151,573 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    151,573 miles
    Test number
    480988359268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  20. Fail151,572 miles (+14,541)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,572 miles
    Test number
    811168279632
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  21. Pass137,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    137,031 miles
    Test number
    215701367468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail137,031 miles (+14,150)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,031 miles
    Test number
    473637158017
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass122,881 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    122,881 miles
    Test number
    433117626966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail122,881 miles (+13,612)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,881 miles
    Test number
    447058075411
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass109,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    109,269 miles
    Test number
    380902920236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail109,269 miles (+8,691)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,269 miles
    Test number
    941970542087
    • Repaired at testOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  27. Pass100,578 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    100,578 miles
    Test number
    401631675977
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak

  28. Fail100,578 miles (+7,828)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,578 miles
    Test number
    495693008253
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak

  29. Pass92,750 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    92,750 miles
    Test number
    780060278448
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  30. Fail92,750 miles (+8,552)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,750 miles
    Test number
    639715925005
    • Repaired at testOffside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  31. Pass84,198 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    84,198 miles
    Test number
    860578686127
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  32. Fail84,198 miles (+17,269)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,198 miles
    Test number
    761472161559
    • Repaired at testNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  33. Pass66,929 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    66,929 miles
    Test number
    536228115126
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  34. Fail66,928 miles (+33,320)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,928 miles
    Test number
    277058015168
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  35. Pass33,608 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    33,608 miles
    Test number
    636248514139
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Questions about LR13 VVT

Does LR13 VVT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR13 VVT expired on 15 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR13 VVT?
The MOT on LR13 VVT expired on 15 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR13 VVT done?
LR13 VVT was recorded at 301,536 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2024, an average of 25,591 miles a year.
Has LR13 VVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR13 VVT has failed 15 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LR13 VVT 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 VVT find?
LR13 VVT passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2024 with 1 advisory: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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