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W12 VDV

2004 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

84,843 mi
Last recorded84,843 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 VDV
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 84,843 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2024 81,955 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 79,525 miles

Tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Fail 4 Aug 2023 79,515 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Pass 15 Jul 2022 75,317 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 75,148 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 74,734 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 73,488 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 73,137 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 73,028 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 72,514 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2012 68,007 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 67,557 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 67,409 miles

Nearside Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 65,571 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 63,582 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 60,822 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 56,037 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 38,976 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 35,584 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 VDV is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Green with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2004 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 48,492 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 VDV, 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 22 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W12 VDV registered?

W12 VDV is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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