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VX08 VVW

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

79,244 mi
Last recorded79,244 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 VVW
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 79,244 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 78,293 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 77,102 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 74,872 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 70,036 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 69,776 miles

damage to n/s/f outer tyre wall

Fail 16 Apr 2019 69,776 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

damage to n/s/f outer tyre wall

Pass 15 Feb 2018 54,705 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 45,300 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 43,981 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 43,020 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2014 39,358 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 35,513 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 28,266 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 15,787 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 13,739 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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VX08 VVW is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2008 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 36,467 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 VX08 VVW, 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 18 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX08 VVW registered?

VX08 VVW is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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The MOT history for VX08 VVW shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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