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BG61 VYR

2012 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

327,075 mi
Last recorded327,075 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 London Taxis Int TX4149,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 327,075 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 312,091 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 298,063 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 284,455 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 268,433 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 252,679 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 241,884 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 229,409 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 229,387 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 213,325 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 213,299 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 206,364 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 196,686 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 196,686 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 186,038 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 174,720 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 165,115 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 152,866 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 146,722 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 119,663 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 119,443 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

coolant leak

Pass 19 Jan 2015 91,310 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 59,944 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 59,927 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 30,849 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 30,830 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 136 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 VYR is a 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VYR, 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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What year was BG61 VYR registered?

BG61 VYR is a 2012 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 23 January 2012.

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