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W12 JOL

2006 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

45,491 mi
Last recorded45,491 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 JOL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 45,491 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 41,969 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 39,663 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 38,681 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 38,330 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 37,454 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 37,448 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 36,185 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 34,917 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 33,747 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 32,408 miles

large underbonnet covers fitted restricting visibility

large undertrays fitted restricting visibility of underside

Fail 28 Jul 2016 32,396 miles

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

large underbonnet covers fitted restricting visibility

large undertrays fitted restricting visibility of underside

low battery warning on instrument panel.

ride height fault warning displayed on instrument panel.

tyre pressure monitoring system deactivated

Pass 31 Jul 2015 30,971 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 30,183 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 28,793 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 28,020 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 26,882 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 24,140 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 21,578 miles

n/s/r tyre has small cut on outer wall

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 JOL is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Grey with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 W12 JOL, 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 W12 JOL registered?

W12 JOL is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is W12 JOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W12 JOL shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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