London Taxis INT TX1 Bronze

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,664 cc

T589 WGKMOT history

T589 WGK is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX1 Bronze first used on 29 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 25 of 29 MOT tests, with 394,757 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 May 2027
Mileage
394,757 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
29
25 passed · 4 failed
Per year
29,437 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T589 WGK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX1 Bronze
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,664 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T589 WGK was last recorded at 394,757 miles on 18 May 2026, 48 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
394,709 miles · 7 May 2026
Between the last two tests
48 miles
Average per year
29,437 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 394,757 miles
  • 2025 – 392,927 miles
  • 2024 – 383,831 miles
  • 2023 – 365,651 miles
  • 2022 – 339,862 miles
  • 2021 – 315,210 miles
  • 2020 – 306,605 miles
  • 2019 – 291,550 miles
  • 2018 – 237,893 miles
  • 2017 – 189,641 miles
  • 2016 – 134,859 miles
  • 2015 – 77,463 miles
  • 2014 – 35,451 miles
  • 2013 – 16,373 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass394,757 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 10 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass394,757 miles (+48)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2027
    Odometer
    394,757 miles
    Test number
    419751132036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail394,709 miles (+1,782)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    394,709 miles
    Test number
    413714359795
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door shut (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass392,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    392,927 miles
    Test number
    798559493733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail392,927 miles (+9,096)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    392,927 miles
    Test number
    422693211136
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass383,831 miles (+7,763)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    383,831 miles
    Test number
    387872004915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass376,068 miles (+10,417)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    376,068 miles
    Test number
    614490044017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass365,651 miles (+575)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    365,651 miles
    Test number
    519330930281
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail365,076 miles (+11,281)2 dangerous3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    365,076 miles
    Test number
    915675051407
    • DangerousOffside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture LONG (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MULTIPLE (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass353,795 miles (+13,933)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    353,795 miles
    Test number
    185905390666
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass339,862 miles (+14,942)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    339,862 miles
    Test number
    510119152238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass324,920 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    324,920 miles
    Test number
    756736848279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail324,914 miles (+9,704)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    324,914 miles
    Test number
    210719807445
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded LONG (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass315,210 miles (+8,605)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2022
    Odometer
    315,210 miles
    Test number
    197351229726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass306,605 miles (+5,034)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    306,605 miles
    Test number
    857918065122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass301,571 miles (+10,021)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    301,571 miles
    Test number
    198184520510
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySLIGHT GEARBOX OIL LEAL

  16. Pass291,550 miles (+26,544)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    291,550 miles
    Test number
    352321736884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass265,006 miles (+27,113)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    265,006 miles
    Test number
    464796767136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass237,893 miles (+26,877)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    237,893 miles
    Test number
    943146272279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass211,016 miles (+21,375)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    211,016 miles
    Test number
    735904631608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass189,641 miles (+24,817)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    189,641 miles
    Test number
    832894500304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Pass164,824 miles (+29,965)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    164,824 miles
    Test number
    639697483335
    • AdvisoryRear slight leak
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  22. Pass134,859 miles (+25,890)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    134,859 miles
    Test number
    280377683712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass108,969 miles (+31,506)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    108,969 miles
    Test number
    925645254385
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Pass77,463 miles (+20,840)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    77,463 miles
    Test number
    143122046041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass56,623 miles (+21,172)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    56,623 miles
    Test number
    118085235173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass35,451 miles (+18,579)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    35,451 miles
    Test number
    706148414311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass16,872 miles (+465)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    16,872 miles
    Test number
    539009644136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass16,407 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    16,407 miles
    Test number
    657432264041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass16,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    16,373 miles
    Test number
    585761793140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T589 WGK

Does T589 WGK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T589 WGK is valid until 17 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T589 WGK?
The MOT on T589 WGK is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T589 WGK done?
T589 WGK was recorded at 394,757 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 29,437 miles a year.
Has T589 WGK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T589 WGK has failed 4 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T589 WGK 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 T589 WGK find?
T589 WGK passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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