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GN56 VPU

2006 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,378 mi
Last recorded115,378 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN56 VPU
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 115,378 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 114,508 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 111,741 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 108,058 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Apr 2022 108,005 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 12 May 2021 106,595 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 106,218 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 105,048 miles

brake pad warning light on

Pass 21 Feb 2018 103,810 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 103,440 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 103,440 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 98,313 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt top (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pads wear light on

Fail 30 Sep 2015 98,313 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt top (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

brake pads wear light on

Pass 17 Oct 2014 94,113 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 86,954 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2012 76,631 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 65,464 miles

carbon monoxide emission just pass test

Pass 23 Sep 2010 50,907 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 38,069 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 38,069 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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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GN56 VPU is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 42,174 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GN56 VPU, 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 20 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GN56 VPU registered?

GN56 VPU is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 19 October 2006.

Is GN56 VPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN56 VPU shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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