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LS06 VGU

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

147,829 mi
Last recorded147,829 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS06 VGU
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 147,829 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front foglamp not working

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

accelerator pedal rubber is missing

oil leak

slight weep from a power steering pipe

Fail 27 Nov 2020 147,829 miles

Brake fluid contaminated black (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front foglamp not working

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

accelerator pedal rubber is missing

oil leak

slight weep from a power steering pipe

Pass 10 Dec 2019 145,631 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 142,156 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 138,461 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2018 138,459 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 134,372 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 130,311 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 125,532 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 123,837 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 117,582 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 110,881 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 105,416 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 105,115 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 104,895 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 104,895 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2014 104,440 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 104,063 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 103,063 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int Tx II?

Based on 168,997 MOT tests across 9,998 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
19,801
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
9,998
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,931
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 5,079
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,037
Registration plate lamp not working 4,540
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 3,420
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LS06 VGU is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 240,631 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int Tx II fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 8,931 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LS06 VGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int Tx II typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 20 years old, this London Taxis Int Tx II is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LS06 VGU is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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