London Taxis INT TX4

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 2,499 cc

LR61 VUBMOT history

LR61 VUB is a blue diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 19 Sept 2011. Its MOT expired on 5 Dec 2025 and it has passed 23 of 28 MOT tests, with 214,954 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Dec 2025
Mileage
214,954 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2024
MOT tests
28
23 passed · 5 failed
Per year
15,467 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 VUB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
19 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 VUB was last recorded at 214,954 miles on 2 Dec 2024, 5,803 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
209,151 miles · 9 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
5,803 miles
Average per year
15,467 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 214,954 miles
  • 2023 – 209,151 miles
  • 2022 – 201,142 miles
  • 2021 – 174,156 miles
  • 2020 – 158,622 miles
  • 2019 – 139,901 miles
  • 2018 – 118,625 miles
  • 2017 – 110,450 miles
  • 2016 – 99,352 miles
  • 2015 – 87,089 miles
  • 2014 – 63,373 miles
  • 2013 – 41,586 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass214,954 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Central Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 17 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass214,954 miles (+5,803)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    214,954 miles
    Test number
    529418151271
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass209,151 miles (+8,009)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    209,151 miles
    Test number
    458201849984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass201,142 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    201,142 miles
    Test number
    166046145065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass201,078 miles (+14,607)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    201,078 miles
    Test number
    748201398994
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass186,471 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    186,471 miles
    Test number
    128531980201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn top ball joint has slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  6. Fail186,471 miles (+12,315)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,471 miles
    Test number
    155848678147
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn top ball joint has slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top wishbone bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass174,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    174,156 miles
    Test number
    500040143278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail174,156 miles (+8,487)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,156 miles
    Test number
    634431330670
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass165,669 miles (+7,047)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    165,669 miles
    Test number
    111865506283
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light inop
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass158,622 miles (+10,052)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    158,622 miles
    Test number
    965988610806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass148,570 miles (+8,669)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    148,570 miles
    Test number
    207388867669
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass139,901 miles (+353)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    139,901 miles
    Test number
    864923607650
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Fail139,548 miles (+7,477)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,548 miles
    Test number
    547950810199
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass132,071 miles (+13,446)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    132,071 miles
    Test number
    242379392524
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass118,625 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    118,625 miles
    Test number
    833914503686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail118,625 miles (+8,019)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,625 miles
    Test number
    640929831057
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Cross member (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  17. Pass110,606 miles (+156)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    110,606 miles
    Test number
    904502417420
    • 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)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  18. Pass110,450 miles (+5,079)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    110,450 miles
    Test number
    712426653367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass105,371 miles (+6,019)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    105,371 miles
    Test number
    216052478726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass99,352 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    99,352 miles
    Test number
    778754068404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass99,349 miles (+6,085)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    99,349 miles
    Test number
    691010103858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass93,264 miles (+6,175)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    93,264 miles
    Test number
    372138443461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass87,089 miles (+13,283)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    87,089 miles
    Test number
    451532515117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass73,806 miles (+10,433)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    73,806 miles
    Test number
    179582975421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass63,373 miles (+11,518)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    63,373 miles
    Test number
    756448154282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass51,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    51,855 miles
    Test number
    156783464473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail51,855 miles (+10,269)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,855 miles
    Test number
    766953464046
    • FailureFront Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  28. Pass41,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    41,586 miles
    Test number
    266720263260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR61 VUB

Does LR61 VUB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR61 VUB expired on 5 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR61 VUB?
The MOT on LR61 VUB expired on 5 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR61 VUB done?
LR61 VUB was recorded at 214,954 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2024, an average of 15,467 miles a year.
Has LR61 VUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 VUB has failed 5 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LR61 VUB 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 VUB find?
LR61 VUB passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2024 with 5 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 2 more.

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