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V12 VSP

2006 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,100 mi
Last recorded49,100 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 VSP
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 49,100 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 48,148 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (5.2.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 43,438 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 42,606 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 40,470 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 37,631 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 34,542 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 32,985 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 28,467 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 28,467 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 28,401 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 27,189 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2013 24,346 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 21,265 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 21,265 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 15,801 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 14,625 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 12,805 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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V12 VSP is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 V12 VSP, 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 V12 VSP registered?

V12 VSP is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 21 June 2006.

Is V12 VSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V12 VSP shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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