London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Gas · 2011 · 1,998 cc

LR61 VSVMOT history

LR61 VSV is a black gas London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 14 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 23 of 32 MOT tests, with 339,549 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
339,549 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
32
23 passed · 9 failed
Per year
20,835 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 VSV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Gas
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
14 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 VSV was last recorded at 339,549 miles on 9 Sept 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Sept 2026: 339,549 miles, lower than 386,296 miles on 20 Aug 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
386,296 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Average per year
20,835 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 339,549 miles
  • 2025 – 386,296 miles
  • 2024 – 358,546 miles
  • 2023 – 318,931 miles
  • 2022 – 274,874 miles
  • 2021 – 237,487 miles
  • 2020 – 223,952 miles
  • 2019 – 214,949 miles
  • 2018 – 197,283 miles
  • 2017 – 174,297 miles
  • 2016 – 151,780 miles
  • 2015 – 133,155 miles
  • 2014 – 102,484 miles
  • 2013 – 67,629 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass339,549 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Brake pedal wearing smooth Held on by cable ties

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear cross axle brake pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Slight damage to both front sills at jacking points

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Transmission coolant pipe rubbing on steering gear, (leaking)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

32 tests since 21 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass339,549 miles (-46,747)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    339,549 miles
    Test number
    738640011804
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass386,296 miles (+551)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    386,296 miles
    Test number
    470515134103
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth Held on by cable ties (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear cross axle brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight damage to both front sills at jacking points
    • AdvisoryTransmission coolant pipe rubbing on steering gear, (leaking)
  3. Fail385,745 miles (+27,199)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    385,745 miles
    Test number
    571223923608
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth Held on by cable ties (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear cross axle brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s service brake readings low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight damage to both front sills at jacking points
    • AdvisoryTransmission coolant pipe rubbing on steering gear, (leaking)
  4. Pass358,546 miles (+765)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    358,546 miles
    Test number
    257481182750
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Fail357,781 miles (+38,850)1 dangerous5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    357,781 miles
    Test number
    476388051354
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass318,931 miles (+1,637)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    318,931 miles
    Test number
    836520951966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail317,294 miles (+42,420)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    317,294 miles
    Test number
    245592544990
    • DangerousOffside Front Engine mounting bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass274,874 miles (+1,013)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    274,874 miles
    Test number
    237512503251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail273,861 miles (+36,374)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    273,861 miles
    Test number
    445043109576
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass237,487 miles (+1,088)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    237,487 miles
    Test number
    864531675377
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Short bar, inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Fail236,399 miles (+12,094)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,399 miles
    Test number
    119716420076
    • MajorNearside Front Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear mount cracked (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Short bar, inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass224,305 miles (+353)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    224,305 miles
    Test number
    872760432232
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Small pinhole but still prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  13. Pass223,952 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    223,952 miles
    Test number
    762659115444
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  14. Fail223,947 miles (+268)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,947 miles
    Test number
    431556796217
    • MajorFront Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  15. Pass223,679 miles (+8,730)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    223,679 miles
    Test number
    518695102870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass214,949 miles (+9,030)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    214,949 miles
    Test number
    737883426057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass205,919 miles (+8,636)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    205,919 miles
    Test number
    692266439106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  18. Pass197,283 miles (+11,418)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    197,283 miles
    Test number
    529077678472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass185,865 miles (+11,568)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    185,865 miles
    Test number
    358131389368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass174,297 miles (+10,689)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    174,297 miles
    Test number
    463662552544
    • AdvisoryFront both sides brake discs lipped
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal anti slip pad slightly worn
  21. Pass163,608 miles (+11,828)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    163,608 miles
    Test number
    704880749094
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  22. Pass151,780 miles (+10,695)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    151,780 miles
    Test number
    910751648586
    • AdvisoryCentre propshaft connection grease leaking from joint
  23. Pass141,085 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    141,085 miles
    Test number
    692798526462
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front discs lipped
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  24. Fail141,085 miles (+7,930)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,085 miles
    Test number
    140094681027
    • FailureRear Statutory seat belt missing both seats (5.1.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front discs lipped
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  25. Pass133,155 miles (+1,489)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    133,155 miles
    Test number
    992700372766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass131,666 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    131,666 miles
    Test number
    398669980433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail131,663 miles (+14,003)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,663 miles
    Test number
    735881141710
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  28. Pass117,660 miles (+15,176)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    117,660 miles
    Test number
    536268175061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass102,484 miles (+15,211)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    102,484 miles
    Test number
    365071464420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  30. Pass87,273 miles (+19,644)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    87,273 miles
    Test number
    825536984066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass67,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    67,629 miles
    Test number
    288663233241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail67,629 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,629 miles
    Test number
    817153733251
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about LR61 VSV

Does LR61 VSV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR61 VSV is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR61 VSV?
The MOT on LR61 VSV is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR61 VSV done?
LR61 VSV was recorded at 339,549 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 20,835 miles a year.
Has LR61 VSV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 VSV has failed 9 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LR61 VSV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Sept 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR61 VSV find?
LR61 VSV passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear.

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