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Studebaker Commander

Gold · Petrol · 1940 · 3,810 cc

VV 8610MOT history

VV 8610 is a gold petrol Studebaker Commander first used on 19 Jul 1940. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 28,458 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
28,458 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
656 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VV 8610
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Studebaker
Model
Commander
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,810 cc
Year of manufacture
1940
First used
19 Jul 1940
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

VV 8610 was last recorded at 28,458 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Mar 2019: 27,825 miles, lower than 28,821 miles on 21 Mar 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
28,448 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
656 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 28,458 miles
  • 2025 – 28,448 miles
  • 2024 – 28,393 miles
  • 2023 – 28,390 miles
  • 2022 – 28,250 miles
  • 2021 – 27,994 miles
  • 2020 – 27,920 miles
  • 2019 – 27,825 miles
  • 2018 – 27,607 miles
  • 2017 – 27,358 miles
  • 2016 – 26,527 miles
  • 2015 – 25,476 miles
  • 2014 – 24,475 miles
  • 2013 – 23,631 miles
  • 2012 – 22,452 miles
  • 2011 – 21,521 miles
  • 2010 – 20,522 miles
  • 2009 – 19,527 miles
  • 2008 – 18,058 miles
  • 2007 – 16,680 miles
  • 2006 – 15,329 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass28,458 miles
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Bush on the suspension joint that connects the hub carrier to the end of the leaf spring.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Lower sill corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass28,458 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    28,458 miles
    Test number
    498344993308
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass28,448 miles (+55)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    28,448 miles
    Test number
    509929809506
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass28,393 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    28,393 miles
    Test number
    752597803448
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass28,390 miles (+140)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    28,390 miles
    Test number
    765227308798
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass28,250 miles (+256)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    28,250 miles
    Test number
    972219765859
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass27,994 miles (+74)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    27,994 miles
    Test number
    190669433463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass27,920 miles (+95)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    27,920 miles
    Test number
    868447834701
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Pass27,825 miles (-996)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    27,825 miles
    Test number
    289284593668
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Bush on the suspension joint that connects the hub carrier to the end of the leaf spring. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower sill corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Fail28,821 miles (+1,214)5 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,821 miles
    Test number
    890682966659
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Along chassis. (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Bush on the suspension joint that connects the hub carrier to the end of the leaf spring. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower sill corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight fluid leak from brake lamp switch.

  10. Pass27,607 miles (+249)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    27,607 miles
    Test number
    402625513037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Leaf spring bush has movement.
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower sill area corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Outer suspension bush has slight play.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre rubber perishing/cracking on side wall.

  11. Pass27,358 miles (+831)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    27,358 miles
    Test number
    971661186803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight roughness on wheel bearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sill holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre rubber perishing
    • AdvisorySlight freeplay on both front wheels

  12. Pass26,527 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    26,527 miles
    Test number
    936725989406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail26,524 miles (+1,048)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,524 miles
    Test number
    927148921586
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass25,476 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    25,476 miles
    Test number
    196569595054
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • NoteOffside rear leaf spring deteriorated
    • NoteOffside rear tyre rubber perishing

  15. Fail25,476 miles (+1,001)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,476 miles
    Test number
    589489295089
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • NoteOffside rear leaf spring deteriorated
    • NoteOffside rear tyre rubber perishing

  16. Pass24,475 miles (+844)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    24,475 miles
    Test number
    535784194091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside lower sill corroded and holed
    • NoteRear service brake slightly uneven

  17. Pass23,631 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    23,631 miles
    Test number
    819200383084
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
    • NoteOffside rear lower sill corroded

  18. Fail23,631 miles (+1,179)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,631 miles
    Test number
    999520883058
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
    • NoteOffside rear lower sill corroded

  19. Pass22,452 miles (+931)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    22,452 miles
    Test number
    789267672093
    • NoteOffside lower sill corroded/holed

  20. Pass21,521 miles (+2)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    21,521 miles
    Test number
    147609991079
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • NoteOffside lower sill corroded
    • NoteSlight roughness on osf wheel bearing

  21. Fail21,519 miles (+997)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,519 miles
    Test number
    818698791069
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • NoteOffside lower sill corroded
    • NoteSlight roughness on osf wheel bearing

  22. Pass20,522 miles (+995)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    20,522 miles
    Test number
    744484170041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • NoteOffside lower sill corroded
    • NoteSligth roughness on offside front wheel bearing

  23. Pass19,527 miles (+1,469)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    19,527 miles
    Test number
    231243889031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure
    • NoteOffside sill corroded but outside prescribed areas
    • NoteSlight roughness on nearside front wheel bearing
    • NoteSlight wear on nearside steering idler

  24. Pass18,058 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    18,058 miles
    Test number
    430939678038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail18,053 miles (+1,373)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,053 miles
    Test number
    753414478054
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  26. Pass16,680 miles (+1,351)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    16,680 miles
    Test number
    163829977411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass15,329 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    15,329 miles
    Test number
    871885976032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VV 8610

What vehicle is registration VV 8610 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VV 8610 on a gold petrol Studebaker Commander first used on 19 Jul 1940. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does VV 8610 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VV 8610 is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on VV 8610?
The MOT on VV 8610 is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VV 8610 done?
VV 8610 was recorded at 28,458 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 656 miles a year.
Has VV 8610 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VV 8610 has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on VV 8610 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Mar 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on VV 8610 find?
VV 8610 passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff; nearside rear hydraulic brake cylinder slightly damaged but function not impaired; nearside rear inner integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, and 1 more.

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