London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 2,776 cc

LR16 VNCMOT history

LR16 VNC is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 31 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 235,007 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
235,007 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
21,382 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR16 VNC
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 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR16 VNC was last recorded at 235,007 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
235,006 miles · 29 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
21,382 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 235,007 miles
  • 2025 – 229,988 miles
  • 2024 – 207,377 miles
  • 2023 – 183,829 miles
  • 2022 – 159,668 miles
  • 2021 – 137,108 miles
  • 2020 – 122,087 miles
  • 2019 – 107,819 miles
  • 2018 – 79,583 miles
  • 2017 – 51,414 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass235,007 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

31 tests since 6 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass235,007 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    235,007 miles
    Test number
    996020377021
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail235,006 miles (+41)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,006 miles
    Test number
    865411952843
    • MajorFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass234,965 miles (+4,977)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    234,965 miles
    Test number
    403864923526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass229,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    229,988 miles
    Test number
    694631386903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail229,988 miles (+8,150)4 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,988 miles
    Test number
    472711987808
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass221,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2026
    Odometer
    221,838 miles
    Test number
    124700253361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail221,838 miles (+14,461)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,838 miles
    Test number
    748215551310
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  8. Pass207,377 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    207,377 miles
    Test number
    387665339657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail207,277 miles (+12,092)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,277 miles
    Test number
    913443925259
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass195,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    195,185 miles
    Test number
    426354746014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail195,185 miles (+11,356)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,185 miles
    Test number
    915870684125
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass183,829 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    183,829 miles
    Test number
    274143875065
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Fail183,829 miles (+12,100)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,829 miles
    Test number
    334597199602
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass171,729 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    171,729 miles
    Test number
    288410900075
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  15. Fail171,729 miles (+12,061)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,729 miles
    Test number
    523018835847
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  16. Pass159,668 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    159,668 miles
    Test number
    492618767642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail159,667 miles (+11,740)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,667 miles
    Test number
    818610639776
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  18. Pass147,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    147,927 miles
    Test number
    746927202278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail147,927 miles (+10,819)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,927 miles
    Test number
    225379865850
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  20. Pass137,108 miles (+9,395)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    137,108 miles
    Test number
    426304523922
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  21. Pass127,713 miles (+5,626)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    127,713 miles
    Test number
    217443091630
    • 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))
  22. Pass122,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    122,087 miles
    Test number
    762544397957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail122,087 miles (+14,268)1 dangerous3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,087 miles
    Test number
    529070528787
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
  24. Pass107,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    107,819 miles
    Test number
    881816840493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail107,819 miles (+16,781)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,819 miles
    Test number
    701321196879
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  26. Pass91,038 miles (+11,455)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    91,038 miles
    Test number
    530740668052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass79,583 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    79,583 miles
    Test number
    211626887469
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  28. Fail79,581 miles (+17,951)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,581 miles
    Test number
    776655131863
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  29. Pass61,630 miles (+10,216)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    61,630 miles
    Test number
    205027065397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass51,414 miles (+21,065)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    51,414 miles
    Test number
    892155596017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass30,349 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    30,349 miles
    Test number
    701271284170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR16 VNC

Does LR16 VNC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR16 VNC is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR16 VNC?
The MOT on LR16 VNC is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR16 VNC done?
LR16 VNC was recorded at 235,007 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 21,382 miles a year.
Has LR16 VNC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR16 VNC has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LR16 VNC 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 VNC find?
LR16 VNC passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 6 advisories: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush, and 3 more.

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