London Taxis INT TX1 Silver
Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,664 cc
S736 VOPMOT history
S736 VOP is a blue diesel London Taxis INT TX1 Silver first used on 11 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 29 Jul 2025 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 219,004 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Jul 2025
- Mileage
- 219,004 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jul 2024
- MOT tests
- 34
- 21 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 2,422 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S736 VOP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- London Taxis INT
- Model
- TX1 Silver
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,664 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 11 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Jul 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jul 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
S736 VOP was last recorded at 219,004 miles on 30 Jul 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 2 Feb 2009: 22,861 miles, lower than 222,094 miles on 29 Jul 2008.
- 21 Mar 2017: 219,004 miles, lower than 305,816 miles on 24 Mar 2016.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 219,004 miles · 26 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 2,422 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 219,004 miles
- 2023 – 219,004 miles
- 2017 – 219,004 miles
- 2016 – 305,816 miles
- 2015 – 305,816 miles
- 2014 – 299,818 miles
- 2013 – 293,860 miles
- 2012 – 280,944 miles
- 2011 – 268,122 miles
- 2010 – 251,795 miles
- 2009 – 236,081 miles
- 2008 – 222,094 miles
- 2007 – 205,797 miles
- 2006 – 190,903 miles
- 2005 – 172,972 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRust slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body and chassis items
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.
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Upper & lower
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Upper & lower
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Windscreen washer not working
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded Upper & lower
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
34 tests since 25 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass219,004 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 219,004 miles
- Test number
- 769740786097
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRust slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body and chassis items
Fail219,004 miles12 major3 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 219,004 miles
- Test number
- 106858656339
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorDrag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner & Outer (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner & Outer (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded Upper & lower (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner & Outer (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play All lock nuts nearside & offside loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront lower part of the wings loose & slightly corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Upper & lower (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Upper & lower (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear wheel arches slightly corroded
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension components has slight corrosion
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail219,004 miles1 dangerous23 major1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 219,004 miles
- Test number
- 812636515746
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/16C (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed Exhaust blow 1.06 (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded Upper & lower (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Upper & lower (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Upper & lower (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Upper & lower (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Rubbers on limit (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension components has slight corrosion
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass219,004 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 219,004 miles
- Test number
- 765852349085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail219,004 miles (-86,812)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 219,004 miles
- Test number
- 535490872641
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass305,816 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 305,816 miles
- Test number
- 560976262580
- AdvisoryCorrosion underneath vechile
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryTyres all round
Pass305,816 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 305,816 miles
- Test number
- 709596835022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- NoteFront n/s wiper a little streaky
- NoteSlight wetness @ steering box
Fail305,816 miles (+5,998)6 failures1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 305,816 miles
- Test number
- 729094035038
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- NoteFront n/s wiper a little streaky
- NoteHandbrake reading to n/s a little low for a car of this type
- NoteSlight wetness @ steering box
- NoteUnable to check n/s/r wheel bearing due to brake bind
Pass299,818 miles8 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 299,818 miles
- Test number
- 525068314291
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteAll welding repairs covered in undersill
Fail299,818 miles (+4,500)1 failure6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 299,818 miles
- Test number
- 685756514252
- FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass295,318 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 295,318 miles
- Test number
- 688321044008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail295,318 miles (+1,458)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 295,318 miles
- Test number
- 386294634043
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Pass293,860 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 293,860 miles
- Test number
- 126503913284
- AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteRear service brakes applied a little uneven
Fail293,860 miles (+5,771)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 293,860 miles
- Test number
- 995483813206
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteRear service brakes applied a little uneven
Pass288,089 miles (+109)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 288,089 miles
- Test number
- 175468133488
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail287,980 miles (+7,036)3 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 287,980 miles
- Test number
- 968085533092
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel cylinder locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- NoteChuffing noise @ number 2 injector
- NoteRear o/s service brake slow coming on
- NoteSlight brake bind @ o/s/r
Pass280,944 miles (+6,149)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 280,944 miles
- Test number
- 389682112279
- NoteO/s/f wheel gets close to body on lock to lock
- NoteRear brakes slightly out of balance
- NoteSlight blow on one of the injectors
Pass274,795 miles (+6,673)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 274,795 miles
- Test number
- 268663432060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass268,122 miles (+7,916)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 268,122 miles
- Test number
- 499724411241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass260,206 miles (+8,411)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 260,206 miles
- Test number
- 989563231006
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass251,795 miles (+7,989)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 251,795 miles
- Test number
- 791677000214
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass243,806 miles (+15)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 243,806 miles
- Test number
- 260293530068
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Fail243,791 miles (+7,710)1 dangerous5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 243,791 miles
- Test number
- 262792430038
- DangerousOffside Rear Lower Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- FailureNearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device missing (3.5.1j)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel cylinder securing device missing (3.5.1j)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Pass236,081 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 236,081 miles
- Test number
- 152674209295
- AdvisoryNearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail236,081 miles (+213,220)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 236,081 miles
- Test number
- 991614409298
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass22,861 miles (-199,233)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 22,861 miles
- Test number
- 861443039064
- NoteSteering box damp
Pass222,094 miles (+23)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 222,094 miles
- Test number
- 332081818431
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail222,071 miles (+8,256)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 222,071 miles
- Test number
- 912390418254
- FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Pass213,815 miles (+8,018)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 213,815 miles
- Test number
- 782715738079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass205,797 miles (+39)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 205,797 miles
- Test number
- 332134417495
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail205,758 miles (+14,855)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 205,758 miles
- Test number
- 933293217265
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass190,903 miles (+17,931)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 190,903 miles
- Test number
- 321173216248
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass172,972 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 172,972 miles
- Test number
- 193966405201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail172,952 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,952 miles
- Test number
- 680776205205
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Questions about S736 VOP
- Does S736 VOP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S736 VOP expired on 29 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S736 VOP?
- The MOT on S736 VOP expired on 29 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S736 VOP done?
- S736 VOP was recorded at 219,004 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2024, an average of 2,422 miles a year.
- Has S736 VOP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S736 VOP has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on S736 VOP ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 2 Feb 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S736 VOP find?
- S736 VOP passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2024 with 7 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.
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