London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 2,776 cc

LR16 VNUMOT history

LR16 VNU is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 31 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 4 of 5 MOT tests, with 293,373 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
293,373 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
5
4 passed · 1 failed
Per year
23,896 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR16 VNU
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 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR16 VNU was last recorded at 293,373 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 80,002 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Jan 2026: 213,371 miles, lower than 273,724 miles on 4 Jan 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
213,371 miles · 14 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
80,002 miles
Average per year
23,896 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 293,373 miles
  • 2025 – 273,724 miles
  • 2024 – 255,718 miles
  • 2023 – 224,220 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass293,373 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear o/s n/s (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

5 tests since 23 Feb 2023, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass293,373 miles (+80,002)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    293,373 miles
    Test number
    153009262439
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear o/s n/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Fail213,371 miles (-60,353)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,371 miles
    Test number
    107259301671
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low o/s n/s (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn center bush worn/insecure (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear o/s n/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass273,724 miles (+18,006)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    273,724 miles
    Test number
    755481036250
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s and center (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass255,718 miles (+31,498)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    255,718 miles
    Test number
    212537915306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass224,220 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    224,220 miles
    Test number
    826192248620
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Questions about LR16 VNU

Does LR16 VNU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR16 VNU is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR16 VNU?
The MOT on LR16 VNU is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR16 VNU done?
LR16 VNU was recorded at 293,373 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 23,896 miles a year.
Has LR16 VNU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR16 VNU has failed 1 of its 5 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LR16 VNU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Jan 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR16 VNU find?
LR16 VNU passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: central brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear o/s n/s; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s; front coil spring corroded o/s n/s, and 1 more.

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