London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,486 cc

LS12 XVCMOT history

LS12 XVC is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 29 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 25 Sept 2024 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 282,844 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Sept 2024
Mileage
282,844 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2023
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
24,114 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 XVC
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
29 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 XVC was last recorded at 282,844 miles on 26 Sept 2023, 9,717 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
273,127 miles · 21 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
9,717 miles
Average per year
24,114 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 282,844 miles
  • 2022 – 267,778 miles
  • 2021 – 253,115 miles
  • 2019 – 237,591 miles
  • 2018 – 198,738 miles
  • 2017 – 166,914 miles
  • 2016 – 143,994 miles
  • 2015 – 107,623 miles
  • 2014 – 70,694 miles
  • 2013 – 45,230 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass282,844 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 Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass282,844 miles (+9,717)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    282,844 miles
    Test number
    228198893026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass273,127 miles (+5,349)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    273,127 miles
    Test number
    425053997095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass267,778 miles (+6,066)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    267,778 miles
    Test number
    633543187103
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass261,712 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2023
    Odometer
    261,712 miles
    Test number
    458462139189
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail261,712 miles (+8,597)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    261,712 miles
    Test number
    788202280973
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass253,115 miles (+15,524)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    253,115 miles
    Test number
    894574194258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass237,591 miles (+21,375)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    237,591 miles
    Test number
    340787849460
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass216,216 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    216,216 miles
    Test number
    271179749641
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail216,216 miles (+17,478)2 dangerous9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,216 miles
    Test number
    686580772117
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass198,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    198,738 miles
    Test number
    104636824529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail198,737 miles (+19,922)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,737 miles
    Test number
    703327250410
    • DangerousFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass178,815 miles (+11,901)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    178,815 miles
    Test number
    347234949665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass166,914 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    166,914 miles
    Test number
    350884001830
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre bald on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail166,914 miles (+15,547)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,914 miles
    Test number
    751838615345
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre bald on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass151,367 miles (+7,373)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    151,367 miles
    Test number
    946441136752
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  16. Pass143,994 miles (+433)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    143,994 miles
    Test number
    649073182444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail143,561 miles (+17,484)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,561 miles
    Test number
    771448371080
    • FailureBrake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  18. Pass126,077 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    126,077 miles
    Test number
    446456034578
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  19. Fail126,077 miles (+18,454)5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,077 miles
    Test number
    986026567724
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  20. Pass107,623 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    107,623 miles
    Test number
    291607819605
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail107,623 miles (+18,693)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,623 miles
    Test number
    131148071725
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front 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 pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass88,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    88,930 miles
    Test number
    596561795061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail88,930 miles (+18,236)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,930 miles
    Test number
    879600895006
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass70,694 miles (+12,268)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    70,694 miles
    Test number
    656366474289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass58,426 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    58,426 miles
    Test number
    366623984052
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Fail58,426 miles (+13,196)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,426 miles
    Test number
    308443284091
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Pass45,230 miles (+15,176)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    45,230 miles
    Test number
    625327673207
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  28. Pass30,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    30,054 miles
    Test number
    468972693099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 XVC

Does LS12 XVC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS12 XVC expired on 25 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS12 XVC?
The MOT on LS12 XVC expired on 25 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS12 XVC done?
LS12 XVC was recorded at 282,844 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2023, an average of 24,114 miles a year.
Has LS12 XVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 XVC has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LS12 XVC 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 XVC find?
LS12 XVC passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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