London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,486 cc

LR61 VTKMOT history

LR61 VTK is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 16 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 23 of 39 MOT tests, with 281,591 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 May 2027
Mileage
281,591 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2026
MOT tests
39
23 passed · 16 failed
Per year
17,250 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 VTK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,486 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
16 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 VTK was last recorded at 281,591 miles on 28 May 2026, 5,343 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
276,248 miles · 18 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
5,343 miles
Average per year
17,250 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 281,591 miles
  • 2025 – 276,248 miles
  • 2024 – 269,708 miles
  • 2023 – 257,593 miles
  • 2022 – 250,255 miles
  • 2021 – 244,358 miles
  • 2020 – 239,194 miles
  • 2019 – 224,495 miles
  • 2018 – 199,070 miles
  • 2017 – 172,943 miles
  • 2016 – 148,437 miles
  • 2015 – 122,181 miles
  • 2014 – 92,340 miles
  • 2013 – 62,687 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass281,591 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor6 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Advise brake pedal rubber slightly worn

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Top arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Brake pedal wearing smooth

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Oil leak

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

39 tests since 18 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass281,591 miles (+5,343)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2027
    Odometer
    281,591 miles
    Test number
    341108481705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass276,248 miles (+1,458)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    276,248 miles
    Test number
    765262451486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass274,790 miles (+5,082)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    274,790 miles
    Test number
    907511821022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass269,708 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    269,708 miles
    Test number
    308252240754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail269,705 miles (+5,453)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    269,705 miles
    Test number
    182329245994
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  6. Pass264,252 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    264,252 miles
    Test number
    323496513132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail264,249 miles (+6,656)1 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    264,249 miles
    Test number
    459475127576
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear 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))

  8. Pass257,593 miles (+231)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    257,593 miles
    Test number
    715057217528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail257,362 miles (+7,107)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    257,362 miles
    Test number
    500671302912
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass250,255 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    250,255 miles
    Test number
    651392203287
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Middle to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail250,255 miles (+5,897)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    250,255 miles
    Test number
    744777455732
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive And offside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Middle to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass244,358 miles (+3,260)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    244,358 miles
    Test number
    282053315904
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive Of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Middle to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass241,098 miles (+1,904)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    241,098 miles
    Test number
    711360648875
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive Of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Middle to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass239,194 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    239,194 miles
    Test number
    657394974260
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Fail239,194 miles (+14,699)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,194 miles
    Test number
    187574890445
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive Of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  16. Pass224,495 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    224,495 miles
    Test number
    504504003542
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  17. Fail224,495 miles (+11,874)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,495 miles
    Test number
    342044348734
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  18. Pass212,621 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    212,621 miles
    Test number
    358821182787
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Side light bulb dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise brake pedal rubber slightly worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arm bushes and poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive Of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  19. Fail212,621 miles (+13,551)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,621 miles
    Test number
    760950470587
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Top arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Side light bulb dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise brake pedal rubber slightly worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arm bushes and poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive Of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  20. Pass199,070 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    199,070 miles
    Test number
    584714938207
    • AdvisoryAdvise brake pedal rubber slightly worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive Of engine !!! (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  21. Fail199,070 miles (+12,535)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,070 miles
    Test number
    541617106984
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryAdvise brake pedal rubber slightly worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive Of engine !!! (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  22. Pass186,535 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    186,535 miles
    Test number
    340654592219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak Of engine !!!
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Rad area !!

  23. Fail186,535 miles (+13,592)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,535 miles
    Test number
    922148150619
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Top arm bushes !! (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Top arm bushes !! (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak Of engine !!!
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Rad area !!

  24. Pass172,943 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    172,943 miles
    Test number
    568958488988
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Top arm bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak Of engine
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Top arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

  25. Fail172,943 miles (+11,092)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,943 miles
    Test number
    727653340193
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Top arm bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak Of engine
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Top arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass161,851 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    161,851 miles
    Test number
    437918019981
    • AdvisoryAdvise brake pedal rubber slightly worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Top arm bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  27. Fail161,851 miles (+13,414)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,851 miles
    Test number
    311745349939
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryAdvise brake pedal rubber slightly worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Top arm bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  28. Pass148,437 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    148,437 miles
    Test number
    416445341411
    • AdvisoryAdvise brake pedal rubber slightly worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Top arm bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn inner edge !! (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn inner edge !! (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  29. Fail148,437 miles (+11,239)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,437 miles
    Test number
    453593804966
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAdvise brake pedal rubber slightly worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Top arm bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn inner edge !! (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn inner edge !! (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  30. Pass137,198 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    137,198 miles
    Test number
    597556195008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Top arm bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Top arm bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  31. Fail137,198 miles (+15,017)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,198 miles
    Test number
    217889909643
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Top arm bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Top arm bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  32. Pass122,181 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    122,181 miles
    Test number
    609558284704
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  33. Fail122,181 miles (+12,556)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,181 miles
    Test number
    447663593025
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  34. Pass109,625 miles (+17,285)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    109,625 miles
    Test number
    905199395046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Pass92,340 miles (+12,561)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    92,340 miles
    Test number
    969710064208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  36. Pass79,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    79,779 miles
    Test number
    558257684033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  37. Fail79,779 miles (+17,092)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,779 miles
    Test number
    559455384051
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  38. Fail62,687 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,687 miles
    Test number
    858731063232
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  39. Pass62,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    62,687 miles
    Test number
    916251363211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR61 VTK

Does LR61 VTK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR61 VTK is valid until 27 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR61 VTK?
The MOT on LR61 VTK is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR61 VTK done?
LR61 VTK was recorded at 281,591 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 17,250 miles a year.
Has LR61 VTK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 VTK has failed 16 of its 39 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LR61 VTK 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 LR61 VTK find?
LR61 VTK passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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