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BG61 VYY

2012 London Taxis Int TX4

Grey Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2012 London Taxis Int TX4149,987 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 VYY
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,486cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026
Pass 27 Apr 2025
Pass 1 Oct 2024 192,091 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024
Pass 14 Dec 2022
Pass 18 Oct 2021 182,193 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 168,924 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 150,901 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 136,572 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 136,550 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2018 124,997 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 124,997 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2017 120,793 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both h/lights adjusted

Fail 23 Mar 2017 120,791 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both h/lights adjusted

Pass 21 Sep 2016 109,707 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Mar 2016 211,251 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 91,446 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 91,442 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 76,208 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 67,616 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 51,576 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 51,576 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 39,719 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 26,273 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 VYY is a 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 in Grey with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 VYY, 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 VYY registered?

BG61 VYY is a 2012 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 29 February 2012.

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