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VL55 WAN

2006 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

48,559 mi
Last recorded48,559 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVL55 WAN
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 48,559 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 47,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 45,998 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 44,575 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 41,279 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 39,877 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 39,835 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 38,459 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 36,462 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under shields fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2016 32,924 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 31,855 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 30,093 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 29,445 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 27,466 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 24,663 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 22,080 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 16,264 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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VL55 WAN is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VL55 WAN, 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 VL55 WAN registered?

VL55 WAN is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 November 2006.

Is VL55 WAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for VL55 WAN shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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