London Taxis INT TX4
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,486 cc
LS09 PKUMOT history
LS09 PKU is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 18 May 2009. Its MOT expired on 16 Jun 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 336,518 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 Jun 2026
- Mileage
- 336,518 mi
- At MOT on 17 Jun 2025
- MOT tests
- 29
- 20 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 18,155 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS09 PKU
- 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
- 2009
- First used
- 18 May 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 Jun 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Jun 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS09 PKU was last recorded at 336,518 miles on 17 Jun 2025, 121 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 336,397 miles · 11 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 121 miles
- Average per year
- 18,155 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 336,518 miles
- 2024 – 336,397 miles
- 2023 – 336,298 miles
- 2022 – 324,123 miles
- 2021 – 311,007 miles
- 2020 – 297,730 miles
- 2019 – 291,944 miles
- 2018 – 268,612 miles
- 2017 – 241,722 miles
- 2016 – 214,345 miles
- 2015 – 185,295 miles
- 2014 – 142,840 miles
- 2013 – 130,690 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass336,518 miles
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
29 tests since 21 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass336,518 miles (+121)2 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 336,518 miles
- Test number
- 365283048164
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass336,397 miles (+99)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 336,397 miles
- Test number
- 254026489055
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass336,298 miles (+3)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 336,298 miles
- Test number
- 845231008601
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail336,295 miles (+12,172)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 336,295 miles
- Test number
- 156722926541
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass324,123 miles (+13,116)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 324,123 miles
- Test number
- 494665548401
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisorySlight Corrosion.
Pass311,007 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 311,007 miles
- Test number
- 184870170499
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail311,007 miles (+8,719)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 311,007 miles
- Test number
- 258428247844
- MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTransmission Sealing is Slightly Leaking.
Pass302,288 miles (+4,558)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 302,288 miles
- Test number
- 870341780697
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass297,730 miles (+5,786)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 297,730 miles
- Test number
- 557167734403
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass291,944 miles (+9,074)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 291,944 miles
- Test number
- 448915139477
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass282,870 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 282,870 miles
- Test number
- 975960547150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail282,870 miles (+14,258)4 dangerous4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 282,870 miles
- Test number
- 597529127951
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak offside front
Pass268,612 miles (+13,548)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 268,612 miles
- Test number
- 813964849985
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass255,064 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 255,064 miles
- Test number
- 180534352852
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail255,064 miles (+13,342)2 dangerous10 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 255,064 miles
- Test number
- 329322871573
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting door pillar (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass241,722 miles (+14,702)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 241,722 miles
- Test number
- 883829250353
- 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)
Pass227,020 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2018
- Odometer
- 227,020 miles
- Test number
- 259370447357
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail227,007 miles (+12,662)4 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 227,007 miles
- Test number
- 586703130081
- FailureNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near steering box (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryBumper insecure
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion door pillar (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop damaged
Pass214,345 miles (+15,289)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 214,345 miles
- Test number
- 398655947871
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass199,056 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2017
- Odometer
- 199,056 miles
- Test number
- 962085683801
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail199,056 miles (+13,761)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 199,056 miles
- Test number
- 619265450587
- FailureNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush middle bolt fitted incorrectly (2.4.G.2)
Pass185,295 miles (+13,542)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 185,295 miles
- Test number
- 603663913768
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass171,753 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2016
- Odometer
- 171,753 miles
- Test number
- 509389935157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail171,752 miles (+28,912)8 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,752 miles
- Test number
- 939218935126
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- 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)
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in prop-shaft centre bearing
Pass142,840 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2015
- Odometer
- 142,840 miles
- Test number
- 259771044160
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine management warning light stays on indicating fault
Fail142,840 miles (+12,150)4 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,840 miles
- Test number
- 547450844148
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine management warning light stays on indicating fault
Pass130,690 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 130,690 miles
- Test number
- 467439633427
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOil leak
Fail130,690 miles (+13,375)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,690 miles
- Test number
- 815479633307
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOil leak
Pass117,315 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2014
- Odometer
- 117,315 miles
- Test number
- 756041343193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS09 PKU
- Does LS09 PKU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS09 PKU expired on 16 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS09 PKU?
- The MOT on LS09 PKU expired on 16 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS09 PKU done?
- LS09 PKU was recorded at 336,518 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2025, an average of 18,155 miles a year.
- Has LS09 PKU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS09 PKU has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2023.
- Has the mileage on LS09 PKU 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 LS09 PKU find?
- LS09 PKU passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2025 with 2 minor defects and 12 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; central prop shaft bearing has slight play, and 11 more.
Related registrations
- LS09 PJYLondon Taxis INT TX4 Silver Auto
- LS09 PKALondon Taxis INT TX4
- LS09 PKCLondon Taxis INT TX4 Silver Auto
- LS09 PKELondon Taxis INT TX4
- LS09 PKKLondon Taxis INT TX4
- LS09 PKNLondon Taxis INT TX4
- LS09 PKVLondon Taxis INT TX4
- LS09 PKXLondon Taxis INT TX4
- LS09 PLFLondon Taxis INT TX4
- LS09 PLJLondon Taxis INT TX4
- LS09 PLNLondon Taxis INT TX4
- LS09 PLOLondon Taxis INT TX4
Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.