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VX56 THV

2006 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

74,750 mi
Last recorded74,750 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 THV
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 74,750 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 74,117 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 74,117 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 73,467 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2024 73,422 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (banana) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (banana) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 70,849 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 70,849 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2022 70,571 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 70,571 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 70,357 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 70,280 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 69,987 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 68,824 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 66,365 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 62,073 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 55,124 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 46,620 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 42,391 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 31,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 31,486 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 30,507 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 25,809 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 17,430 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 THV is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 THV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX56 THV registered?

VX56 THV is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 13 October 2006.

Is VX56 THV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX56 THV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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