London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 2,776 cc

LR16 VMWMOT history

LR16 VMW is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 31 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 281,365 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 May 2027
Mileage
281,365 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
27,468 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR16 VMW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,776 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
31 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR16 VMW was last recorded at 281,365 miles on 15 May 2026, 4,809 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
276,556 miles · 10 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
4,809 miles
Average per year
27,468 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 281,365 miles
  • 2025 – 276,556 miles
  • 2024 – 272,770 miles
  • 2023 – 262,301 miles
  • 2022 – 232,486 miles
  • 2021 – 192,748 miles
  • 2020 – 159,583 miles
  • 2019 – 131,418 miles
  • 2018 – 86,971 miles
  • 2017 – 46,630 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass281,365 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass281,365 miles (+4,809)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    281,365 miles
    Test number
    272499235126
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass276,556 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    276,556 miles
    Test number
    277124390250
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder carriage has surface corrosion all under vehicle
  3. Fail276,556 miles (+2,142)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    276,556 miles
    Test number
    975987220997
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder carriage has surface corrosion all under vehicle
  4. Pass274,414 miles (+1,644)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    274,414 miles
    Test number
    627260200238
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  5. Pass272,770 miles (+2,561)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    272,770 miles
    Test number
    106545139172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass270,209 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    270,209 miles
    Test number
    262290029648
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryThe undercarriage of the vehicle is covered in surface corrosion
  7. Fail270,209 miles (+7,908)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    270,209 miles
    Test number
    316529038438
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryThe undercarriage of the vehicle is covered in surface corrosion
  8. Pass262,301 miles (+12,754)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    262,301 miles
    Test number
    998093644398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass249,547 miles (+17,061)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    249,547 miles
    Test number
    462184024418
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass232,486 miles (+2,360)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    232,486 miles
    Test number
    805587825134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass230,126 miles (+19,516)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    230,126 miles
    Test number
    738591486797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass210,610 miles (+17,862)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    210,610 miles
    Test number
    752075632067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass192,748 miles (+18,204)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    192,748 miles
    Test number
    518892124099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass174,544 miles (+14,961)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2022
    Odometer
    174,544 miles
    Test number
    203700957966
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively ns and os (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  15. Pass159,583 miles (+8,361)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    159,583 miles
    Test number
    555178997125
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  16. Pass151,222 miles (+19,804)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    151,222 miles
    Test number
    500223040884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass131,418 miles (+20,378)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    131,418 miles
    Test number
    500924355760
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust casing adrift
  18. Pass111,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    111,040 miles
    Test number
    230699938843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail111,040 miles (+24,069)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,040 miles
    Test number
    765779181366
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
  20. Pass86,971 miles (+20,003)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    86,971 miles
    Test number
    523536133227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass66,968 miles (+20,338)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    66,968 miles
    Test number
    252172304039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,630 miles (+16,071)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    46,630 miles
    Test number
    963657762438
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
  23. Pass30,559 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    30,559 miles
    Test number
    721829257256
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR16 VMW

Does LR16 VMW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR16 VMW is valid until 14 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR16 VMW?
The MOT on LR16 VMW is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR16 VMW done?
LR16 VMW was recorded at 281,365 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 27,468 miles a year.
Has LR16 VMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR16 VMW has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LR16 VMW 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 LR16 VMW find?
LR16 VMW passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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