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VB04 COW

2006 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

79,110 mi
Last recorded79,110 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVB04 COW
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 79,110 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 77,743 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 76,345 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 76,290 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 76,290 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 76,041 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2021 76,041 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 69,303 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 64,645 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 58,612 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 52,952 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 6 Oct 2016 81,905 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 81,535 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Aug 2015 49,213 miles

EML illuminated

brake pad warning light illuminated

Pass 15 Aug 2014 45,418 miles

EML illuminated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad wear warning light illuminated

high level stop light inop

Pass 30 Aug 2013 40,651 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 36,554 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 27,486 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 18,252 miles

o/s n/s front discs surface marked

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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VB04 COW is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Grey with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VB04 COW, 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 VB04 COW registered?

VB04 COW is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is VB04 COW safe to buy?

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