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V1 VDY

2005 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

87,351 mi
Last recorded87,351 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV1 VDY
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 87,351 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 86,253 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 81,213 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 74,556 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 67,221 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 67,073 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 65,828 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 65,392 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 65,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 62,407 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 61,465 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2015 58,554 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 54,112 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 49,518 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 43,059 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 41,178 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 34,175 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 23,090 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 19,064 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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V1 VDY is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Green with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 V1 VDY, 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 V1 VDY registered?

V1 VDY is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is V1 VDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V1 VDY shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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