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VX56 MGJ

2006 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

90,586 mi
Last recorded90,586 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 MGJ
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 90,586 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 89,433 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 89,415 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 88,043 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 85,612 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 82,664 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 80,518 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 79,769 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 77,383 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 69,046 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 62,438 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 53,799 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 44,346 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 38,297 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 29,363 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 19,622 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 13,850 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 11,145 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 9,492 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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VX56 MGJ is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 VX56 MGJ, 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 VX56 MGJ registered?

VX56 MGJ is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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