Imperial Viscount

White and Black · Diesel · 2000 · 2,664 cc

V10 VVUMOT history

V10 VVU is a white and black diesel Imperial Viscount first used on 7 Jun 2000. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 10,006 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Mar 2027
Mileage
10,006 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
V10 VVU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Imperial
Model
Viscount
Colour
White and Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,664 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
7 Jun 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V10 VVU was last recorded at 10,006 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Sept 2019: 4 miles, lower than 460,227 miles on 26 Apr 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
10,006 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 10,006 miles
  • 2025 – 10,006 miles
  • 2024 – 10,006 miles
  • 2023 – 8,503 miles
  • 2022 – 5,353 miles
  • 2021 – 2,025 miles
  • 2019 – 4 miles
  • 2016 – 300,576 miles
  • 2015 – 291,590 miles
  • 2014 – 285,930 miles
  • 2013 – 270,074 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass10,006 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded NSF and OSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion - undersideRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Some play in upper steering column

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass10,006 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    10,006 miles
    Test number
    930196443834
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded NSF and OSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion - underside

  2. Fail10,006 miles2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,006 miles
    Test number
    867089086011
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded NSF and OSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion - underside

  3. Pass10,006 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    10,006 miles
    Test number
    561930469238
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres sidewall scrub
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion - underside

  4. Fail10,006 miles3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,006 miles
    Test number
    558300896507
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe corroded/holed (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Stop lamp(s) not working both NSR and OSR (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres sidewall scrub
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion - underside

  5. Pass10,006 miles (+1)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    10,006 miles
    Test number
    382236594459
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear leaf spring - rear pad slipped down
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively front and rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll tyre have some sidewall wear
    • AdvisoryNo reverse light
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake warning light switch - damaged
    • AdvisorySome play in upper steering column

  6. Fail10,005 miles (+1,502)3 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,005 miles
    Test number
    645165895564
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning - belt loose and pump jumping (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear leaf spring - rear pad slipped down
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively front and rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll tyre have some sidewall wear
    • AdvisoryNo reverse light
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake warning light switch - damaged
    • AdvisorySome play in upper steering column

  7. Pass8,503 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    8,503 miles
    Test number
    996020209135
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively both (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll four tyre side walls worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySome play in upper steering column

  8. Fail8,503 miles (+3,150)1 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,503 miles
    Test number
    534073820516
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively both (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll four tyre side walls worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySome play in upper steering column

  9. Pass5,353 miles (+152)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    5,353 miles
    Test number
    949964370830
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres sidewall worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail5,201 miles (+3,176)1 dangerous9 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,201 miles
    Test number
    508411091696
    • DangerousNearside Front Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres worn on outer sidewalls
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass2,025 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    2,025 miles
    Test number
    573712316832
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH AT IDLER ARM (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  12. Fail2,023 miles (+2,019)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,023 miles
    Test number
    931688278279
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH AT IDLER ARM (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  13. Pass4 miles (-460,223)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    4 miles
    Test number
    518480377690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass460,227 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    460,227 miles
    Test number
    246043354522
    • AdvisoryFew high line brake light bulbs out
    • AdvisoryNSF tyre has a screw in outer tread

  15. Fail460,223 miles (+159,647)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    460,223 miles
    Test number
    337876074410
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFew high line brake light bulbs out
    • AdvisoryNSF tyre has a screw in outer tread

  16. Pass300,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    300,576 miles
    Test number
    116798635291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail300,576 miles (+8,986)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    300,576 miles
    Test number
    148254780599
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass291,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    291,590 miles
    Test number
    439237745112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail291,590 miles (+5,660)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    291,590 miles
    Test number
    319337545196
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass285,930 miles (+6,026)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    285,930 miles
    Test number
    615473324388
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass279,904 miles (+9,830)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    279,904 miles
    Test number
    356627844122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass270,074 miles (+15,340)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    270,074 miles
    Test number
    438563743306
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber deterioted

  23. Pass254,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    254,734 miles
    Test number
    277915243141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V10 VVU

Does V10 VVU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V10 VVU is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V10 VVU?
The MOT on V10 VVU is valid until 28 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V10 VVU done?
V10 VVU was recorded at 10,006 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026.
Has V10 VVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V10 VVU has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on V10 VVU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Sept 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V10 VVU find?
V10 VVU passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front coil spring corroded nsf and osf, and 6 more.

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