London Taxis INT TX II

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,402 cc

LS55 VWLMOT history

LS55 VWL is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX II first used on 28 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 24 Nov 2022 and it has passed 25 of 32 MOT tests, with 389,399 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Nov 2022
Mileage
389,399 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2021
MOT tests
32
25 passed · 7 failed
Per year
24,391 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 VWL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX II
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 VWL was last recorded at 389,399 miles on 25 Nov 2021, 24,070 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Jul 2020: 346,119 miles, lower than 355,845 miles on 17 Mar 2020.

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
365,329 miles · 16 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
24,070 miles
Average per year
24,391 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 389,399 miles
  • 2020 – 355,367 miles
  • 2019 – 341,039 miles
  • 2018 – 298,600 miles
  • 2017 – 258,567 miles
  • 2016 – 217,044 miles
  • 2015 – 178,918 miles
  • 2014 – 137,202 miles
  • 2013 – 115,564 miles
  • 2012 – 98,535 miles
  • 2011 – 73,890 miles
  • 2010 – 52,802 miles
  • 2009 – 27,470 miles
  • 2008 – 8,896 miles
  • 2005 – 16 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass389,399 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

32 tests since 8 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass389,399 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    389,399 miles
    Test number
    475437730453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail389,399 miles (+24,070)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    389,399 miles
    Test number
    479841846131
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass365,329 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    365,329 miles
    Test number
    131310781397
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CTL (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CTL (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail365,329 miles (+9,962)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    365,329 miles
    Test number
    284044551074
    • MajorCentral Lower Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Propshaft bearing seal area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CTL (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CTL (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass355,367 miles (+9,248)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    355,367 miles
    Test number
    869348697172
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 50% working (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall scuffed, peeling and worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Back box corroded

  6. Pass346,119 miles (-9,726)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    346,119 miles
    Test number
    529002006044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass355,845 miles (+14,806)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    355,845 miles
    Test number
    116145312262
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across back axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  8. Pass341,039 miles (+14,469)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    341,039 miles
    Test number
    195231710025
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass326,570 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    326,570 miles
    Test number
    731817242858
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail326,525 miles (+13,846)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    326,525 miles
    Test number
    425287412881
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass312,679 miles (+14,079)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    312,679 miles
    Test number
    458927577729
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass298,600 miles (+13,460)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    298,600 miles
    Test number
    815695164739
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner 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))

  13. Pass285,140 miles (+12,799)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    285,140 miles
    Test number
    913527244797
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass272,341 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    272,341 miles
    Test number
    138934153494
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front second hand brake pipe fitted to cure leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail272,341 miles (+13,774)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    272,341 miles
    Test number
    275953708426
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass258,567 miles (+13,241)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    258,567 miles
    Test number
    191930528055
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass245,326 miles (+13,341)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    245,326 miles
    Test number
    238926690818
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  18. Pass231,985 miles (+14,941)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    231,985 miles
    Test number
    772097629971
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass217,044 miles (+38,126)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    217,044 miles
    Test number
    453644665663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass178,918 miles (+41,716)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    178,918 miles
    Test number
    792500092035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass137,202 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    137,202 miles
    Test number
    516343144362
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  22. Fail137,197 miles (+21,633)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,197 miles
    Test number
    717453844379
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  23. Pass115,564 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    115,564 miles
    Test number
    108764943334
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail115,564 miles (+17,029)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,564 miles
    Test number
    877824643308
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass98,535 miles (+24,645)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    98,535 miles
    Test number
    466844632379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass73,890 miles (+21,088)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    73,890 miles
    Test number
    956069431313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass52,802 miles (+25,332)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    52,802 miles
    Test number
    993897520347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass27,470 miles (+18,574)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    27,470 miles
    Test number
    381389529327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass8,896 miles (+4,455)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    8,896 miles
    Test number
    930303038333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass4,441 miles (+4,425)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    4,441 miles
    Test number
    201399338262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass16 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    16 miles
    Test number
    483712445499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail13 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13 miles
    Test number
    471532545309
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Questions about LS55 VWL

Does LS55 VWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 VWL expired on 24 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 VWL?
The MOT on LS55 VWL expired on 24 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 VWL done?
LS55 VWL was recorded at 389,399 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2021, an average of 24,391 miles a year.
Has LS55 VWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 VWL has failed 7 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LS55 VWL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Jul 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS55 VWL find?
LS55 VWL passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2021 with 3 advisories: nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; nearside front steering linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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