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W12 DVJ

2005 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,056 mi
Last recorded79,056 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 DVJ
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 79,056 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner faces of both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

service light on dash

tyre pressure light on dash

Fail 11 Feb 2026 79,058 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner faces of both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

service light on dash

tyre pressure light on dash

Pass 4 Feb 2025 77,425 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 76,188 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 73,653 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 73,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed small cut in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed small cut in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad is getting close to the pad sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad is getting close to the pad sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 71,436 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 66,773 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 66,245 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 65,000 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 63,634 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 61,764 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 59,397 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 57,464 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 53,042 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 May 2013 53,042 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 48,809 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 44,506 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 37,335 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 30,009 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 46,293 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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W12 DVJ is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Green with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 W12 DVJ, 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.

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What year was W12 DVJ registered?

W12 DVJ is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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