London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,486 cc

LS12 XULMOT history

LS12 XUL is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 272,244 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jun 2027
Mileage
272,244 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
17,643 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 XUL
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
2012
First used
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 XUL was last recorded at 272,244 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 7,399 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
264,845 miles · 28 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
7,399 miles
Average per year
17,643 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 272,244 miles
  • 2024 – 264,845 miles
  • 2023 – 261,131 miles
  • 2019 – 254,296 miles
  • 2018 – 219,827 miles
  • 2017 – 213,180 miles
  • 2016 – 187,533 miles
  • 2015 – 146,352 miles
  • 2014 – 101,720 miles
  • 2013 – 61,974 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass272,244 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.

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 2 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass272,244 miles (+7,399)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    272,244 miles
    Test number
    679851868851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass264,845 miles (+3,714)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    264,845 miles
    Test number
    726418948094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass261,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    261,131 miles
    Test number
    422896420265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail261,131 miles (+6,835)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    261,131 miles
    Test number
    351371995122
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass254,296 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    254,296 miles
    Test number
    467963706527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail254,296 miles (+9,436)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    254,296 miles
    Test number
    361021379280
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass244,860 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    244,860 miles
    Test number
    213855806620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail244,858 miles (+25,031)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    244,858 miles
    Test number
    452437594850
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass219,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    219,827 miles
    Test number
    448877891783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail219,827 miles (+6,647)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,827 miles
    Test number
    864866644411
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass213,180 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    213,180 miles
    Test number
    277783559195
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  12. Fail213,180 miles (+12,184)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,180 miles
    Test number
    362863282824
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass200,996 miles (+13,463)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    200,996 miles
    Test number
    601460368437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass187,533 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    187,533 miles
    Test number
    433485080157
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  15. Fail187,533 miles (+20,902)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,533 miles
    Test number
    911236384478
    • Repaired at testNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass166,631 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    166,631 miles
    Test number
    408318290838
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  17. Fail166,631 miles (+20,279)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,631 miles
    Test number
    654101778522
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bush bolt loose (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass146,352 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    146,352 miles
    Test number
    628086562364
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Fail146,352 miles (+21,888)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,352 miles
    Test number
    240154011123
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened disc broken (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass124,464 miles (+22,744)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    124,464 miles
    Test number
    689489895020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  21. Fail101,720 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,720 miles
    Test number
    209895264243
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear parking brake lever close to reach max travel might need ajustment
  22. Pass101,720 miles (+20,054)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    101,720 miles
    Test number
    958615164241
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear parking brake lever close to reach max travel might need ajustment
  23. Pass81,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    81,666 miles
    Test number
    428730994004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail81,666 miles (+19,692)5 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,666 miles
    Test number
    445000994038
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  25. Pass61,974 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    61,974 miles
    Test number
    366596293418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  26. Fail61,974 miles (+23,037)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,974 miles
    Test number
    298801893222
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  27. Pass38,937 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    38,937 miles
    Test number
    717902593009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteO/s/f and n/s/f brake disc are worn
    • NoteO/s/f tyre has wear on inner edge still above 1.6mm in thread depth across 3/4 width of tyre section

Questions about LS12 XUL

Does LS12 XUL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 XUL is valid until 22 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 XUL?
The MOT on LS12 XUL is valid until 22 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 XUL done?
LS12 XUL was recorded at 272,244 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 17,643 miles a year.
Has LS12 XUL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 XUL has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LS12 XUL 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 LS12 XUL find?
LS12 XUL passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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