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BG61 VYN

2012 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests33 (25 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate75.8%

Mileage

247,173 mi
Last recorded247,173 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 London Taxis Int TX4149,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 VYN
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,486cc

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MOT History

25 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 247,173 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 247,173 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced DOOR SWITCH PANEL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced DOOR SWITCH PANEL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 May 2026 246,839 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning INDICATOR NOT WORKING (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated DROP LINK DUST COVER (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside SIDE INDICATOR LENS BROKEN NOT FLASHING INCORRECT COLOUR

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2025 242,541 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 237,172 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 232,791 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 227,589 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 222,775 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 222,775 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2022 205,841 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 183,860 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 181,330 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 179,799 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 166,979 miles

Engine oil leak

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both head lights (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 166,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leak

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both head lights (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 151,374 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 148,992 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 140,487 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 140,487 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jul 2017 136,530 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 136,530 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 130,642 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 130,642 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 123,564 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 110,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 98,799 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 86,897 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 72,310 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 60,489 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 47,190 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 31,083 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 30,968 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 14,200 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX4?

Based on 310,078 MOT tests across 13,930 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
20,630
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
13,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,353
Registration plate lamp not working 5,324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,809
suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush 4,225
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 3,771
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BG61 VYN is a 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.8%.

Across all 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 149,987 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int TX4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,353 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG61 VYN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX4 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BG61 VYN is a 2012 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 11 January 2012.

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