London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 2,776 cc

LR16 VNBMOT history

LR16 VNB is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 31 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 294,787 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
294,787 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
27,941 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR16 VNB
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 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR16 VNB was last recorded at 294,787 miles on 7 May 2026, 15,264 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
279,523 miles · 12 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
15,264 miles
Average per year
27,941 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 294,787 miles
  • 2025 – 279,523 miles
  • 2024 – 248,300 miles
  • 2023 – 218,417 miles
  • 2022 – 188,076 miles
  • 2021 – 158,261 miles
  • 2020 – 142,282 miles
  • 2019 – 125,716 miles
  • 2018 – 103,806 miles
  • 2017 – 62,783 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass294,787 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (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.

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass294,787 miles (+15,264)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    294,787 miles
    Test number
    111960544081
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass279,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    279,523 miles
    Test number
    323556525556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail279,523 miles (+15,632)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    279,523 miles
    Test number
    141260169220
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass263,891 miles (+15,591)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    263,891 miles
    Test number
    867464092538
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass248,300 miles (+14,084)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    248,300 miles
    Test number
    372765083036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass234,216 miles (+15,799)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2025
    Odometer
    234,216 miles
    Test number
    760552521076
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  7. Pass218,417 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    218,417 miles
    Test number
    535119905084
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail218,417 miles (+13,443)1 major1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,417 miles
    Test number
    268444651527
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass204,974 miles (+16,898)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    204,974 miles
    Test number
    243195247429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass188,076 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    188,076 miles
    Test number
    721939339084
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail188,076 miles (+14,171)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,076 miles
    Test number
    533589471685
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass173,905 miles (+15,644)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    173,905 miles
    Test number
    480391342327
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass158,261 miles (+7,351)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    158,261 miles
    Test number
    607892199085
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass150,910 miles (+8,628)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    150,910 miles
    Test number
    342671873223
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass142,282 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    142,282 miles
    Test number
    495544815164
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Fail142,282 miles (+16,566)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,282 miles
    Test number
    516820585046
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  17. Pass125,716 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    125,716 miles
    Test number
    489820617423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail125,716 miles (+11,890)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,716 miles
    Test number
    461091238767
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  19. Pass113,826 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    113,826 miles
    Test number
    409851715974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail113,825 miles (+10,019)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,825 miles
    Test number
    550939049433
    • MajorCentral Front Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  21. Pass103,806 miles (+21,429)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    103,806 miles
    Test number
    247437523542
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle leaking on both back plates

  22. Pass82,377 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    82,377 miles
    Test number
    844988220111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear axle leaking onto nearside back plate.

  23. Fail82,377 miles (+19,594)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,377 miles
    Test number
    404311871009
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear axle leaking onto nearside back plate.

  24. Pass62,783 miles (+23,504)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    62,783 miles
    Test number
    938653430519
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  25. Pass39,279 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    39,279 miles
    Test number
    866646414135
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber edge slightly worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LR16 VNB

Does LR16 VNB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR16 VNB is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR16 VNB?
The MOT on LR16 VNB is valid until 6 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 VNB done?
LR16 VNB was recorded at 294,787 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 27,941 miles a year.
Has LR16 VNB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR16 VNB has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LR16 VNB 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 VNB find?
LR16 VNB passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 1 advisory: rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides.

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