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VX55 WLL

2005 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

61,384 mi
Last recorded61,384 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 WLL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 61,384 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 61,369 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 61,103 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 60,765 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 60,327 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 58,845 miles

nearside rear tyre has cuts on inner and outer walls.

offside front tyre and offside rear tyre has minor cuts in tread

offside rear tyre has cracking on inner wall.

Pass 13 Jul 2020 57,824 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 55,821 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyres has minor cut in side wall

Pass 20 Feb 2018 54,769 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 53,693 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 49,089 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 49,089 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 45,941 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 40,804 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 39,178 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 37,873 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 59,922 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 35,114 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 28,969 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 13,073 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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VX55 WLL is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VX55 WLL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX55 WLL registered?

VX55 WLL is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 16 December 2005.

Is VX55 WLL safe to buy?

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