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W12 VJB

2005 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

75,978 mi
Last recorded75,978 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 VJB
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 75,978 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2025 75,280 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 75,085 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 74,589 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 75,375 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 75,375 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 74,075 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 73,716 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 73,040 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 72,112 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 72,112 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 64,239 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 55,729 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 50,893 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 47,572 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 41,682 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 39,556 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 33,163 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 27,329 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 VJB is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 VJB, 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 VJB registered?

W12 VJB is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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The MOT history for W12 VJB 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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