CarVerify

Free Car Check

W1 TLE

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

31,684 mi
Last recorded31,684 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Bentley
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW1 TLE
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 31,684 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 31,003 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 30,802 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 30,200 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 30,127 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 27,894 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 27,896 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 28,439 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 26,949 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 26,776 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 25,214 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 24,142 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 21,033 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 20,298 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 17,618 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 14,692 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 14,255 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 11,873 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 8,948 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 6,471 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
Full Bentley Continental reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W1 TLE is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 W1 TLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W1 TLE?

You can check the full history of W1 TLE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W1 TLE registered?

W1 TLE is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is W1 TLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W1 TLE shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W1 TLE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W1 TLE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.