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VK55 AAE

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

92,326 mi
Last recorded92,326 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 AAE
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 92,326 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 89,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw ()

Pass 15 Jun 2023 80,026 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 71,784 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 70,583 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 70,547 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 70,469 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 57,155 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 39,953 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 25,146 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 23,958 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 22,744 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 20,940 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 20,168 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 16,332 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 13,053 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 13,053 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 9,887 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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VK55 AAE is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 VK55 AAE, 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 VK55 AAE registered?

VK55 AAE is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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