London Taxis INT TX4

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 2,486 cc

LS09 ZVGMOT history

LS09 ZVG is a silver diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 30 Apr 2009. Its MOT expired on 7 Apr 2023 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 307,672 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Apr 2023
Mileage
307,672 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2022
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
27,114 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 ZVG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,486 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 ZVG was last recorded at 307,672 miles on 8 Apr 2022, 8,632 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 May 2015: 129,272 miles, lower than 137,313 miles on 26 May 2015.

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
299,040 miles · 25 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
8,632 miles
Average per year
27,114 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 307,672 miles
  • 2021 – 299,040 miles
  • 2020 – 284,937 miles
  • 2019 – 278,585 miles
  • 2018 – 247,183 miles
  • 2017 – 216,829 miles
  • 2016 – 185,218 miles
  • 2015 – 129,272 miles
  • 2014 – 102,797 miles
  • 2013 – 84,569 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass307,672 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass307,672 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    307,672 miles
    Test number
    204484233266
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail307,672 miles (+8,632)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    307,672 miles
    Test number
    598042478076
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass299,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    299,040 miles
    Test number
    291745388704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail299,040 miles (+1,590)2 dangerous6 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    299,040 miles
    Test number
    715532292903
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

  5. Pass297,450 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    297,450 miles
    Test number
    927388259632
    • MinorBrake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorBrake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

  6. Fail297,450 miles (+12,513)1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    297,450 miles
    Test number
    292280414204
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorBrake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorBrake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

  7. Pass284,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    284,937 miles
    Test number
    808367384922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail284,937 miles (+6,352)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    284,937 miles
    Test number
    731215872813
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass278,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    278,585 miles
    Test number
    151017871678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    228081022597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. FailMileage not read1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    423646143100
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass247,183 miles (+15,742)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    247,183 miles
    Test number
    456555696427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass231,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    231,441 miles
    Test number
    933589234693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail231,441 miles (+14,612)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,441 miles
    Test number
    135956280706
    • DangerousNearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorProp shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  15. Pass216,829 miles (+15,159)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    216,829 miles
    Test number
    419133980495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass201,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    201,670 miles
    Test number
    491206956619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail201,670 miles (+16,452)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,670 miles
    Test number
    493069516029
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side's (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureFront Upper Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side's (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass185,218 miles (+14,051)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    185,218 miles
    Test number
    908837965333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass171,167 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    171,167 miles
    Test number
    158584583986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail171,165 miles (+9,295)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,165 miles
    Test number
    493082025834
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  21. Pass161,870 miles (+32,598)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    161,870 miles
    Test number
    553996719389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass129,272 miles (-8,041)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    129,272 miles
    Test number
    936758145130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail137,313 miles (+34,516)12 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,313 miles
    Test number
    205776545421
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass102,797 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    102,797 miles
    Test number
    847232644150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  25. Fail102,796 miles (+18,227)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,796 miles
    Test number
    276290644110
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass84,569 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    84,569 miles
    Test number
    118033823306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail84,568 miles (+17,712)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,568 miles
    Test number
    508843823384
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  28. Pass66,856 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    66,856 miles
    Test number
    279391743104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail66,856 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,856 miles
    Test number
    429491743168
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about LS09 ZVG

Does LS09 ZVG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS09 ZVG expired on 7 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS09 ZVG?
The MOT on LS09 ZVG expired on 7 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS09 ZVG done?
LS09 ZVG was recorded at 307,672 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2022, an average of 27,114 miles a year.
Has LS09 ZVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 ZVG has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LS09 ZVG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 May 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS09 ZVG find?
LS09 ZVG passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2022 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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