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LJ55 VWV

2005 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,904 mi
Last recorded21,904 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 VWV
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 4 Jun 2026 21,904 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 21,587 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 21,468 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 21,390 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 20,193 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 19,973 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 19,863 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 19,809 miles

Covers obscuring some components

Pass 5 Oct 2018 19,582 miles

Covers obscuring some components

Pass 3 Oct 2017 30,043 miles

engine covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Oct 2016 18,492 miles

engine covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Nov 2015 15,701 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 15,264 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 15,125 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 12,960 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 17,338 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 10,460 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 6,519 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 4,314 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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LJ55 VWV is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LJ55 VWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ55 VWV registered?

LJ55 VWV is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 10 November 2005.

Is LJ55 VWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ55 VWV shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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