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EU05 VBF

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

40,153 mi
Last recorded40,153 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 VBF
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 40,153 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jul 2024 39,876 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 38,899 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 38,632 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 37,659 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 35,902 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 34,992 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 55,109 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 32,787 miles

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides lower rear arms inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 30,676 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 28,187 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 28,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

TPMS fault

o/s rear tyre is worn too the legal limit

Pass 28 Dec 2011 25,827 miles

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

brake discs are worn

Pass 10 Dec 2010 23,844 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 20,682 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 15,577 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Continental?

Based on 209,069 MOT tests across 16,051 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
2,167
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
16,051
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 937
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 889
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative 815
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 790
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 644
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EU05 VBF is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2005 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 44,896 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bentley Continental fails its MOT is tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords, accounting for 937 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EU05 VBF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Continental typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EU05 VBF registered?

EU05 VBF is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 18 July 2005.

Is EU05 VBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU05 VBF shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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