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Bentley Turbo

Black · Petrol · 1996 · 6,750 cc

1997 VYMOT history

1997 VY is a black petrol Bentley Turbo first used on 31 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 36,293 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
36,293 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,081 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1997 VY
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Bentley
Model
Turbo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
6,750 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
31 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

1997 VY was last recorded at 36,293 miles on 1 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Oct 2021: 31,372 miles, lower than 50,299 miles on 18 Oct 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
52,838 miles · 23 Nov 2023
Average per year
1,081 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 36,293 miles
  • 2023 – 52,838 miles
  • 2022 – 51,811 miles
  • 2021 – 31,372 miles
  • 2020 – 29,567 miles
  • 2019 – 29,158 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,293 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 28 Dec 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,293 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    36,293 miles
    Test number
    209393903813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass53,045 km
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    53,045 km
    Test number
    278215710302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass52,838 miles (+1,027)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    52,838 miles
    Test number
    619774493327
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass51,811 miles (+20,439)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    51,811 miles
    Test number
    213285311387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass31,372 miles (-18,927)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    31,372 miles
    Test number
    353508897925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail50,299 miles (+20,732)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,299 miles
    Test number
    929460752910
    • MajorEmissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass29,567 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    29,567 miles
    Test number
    882562916812
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail29,567 miles (+409)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,567 miles
    Test number
    275653014768
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass29,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    29,158 miles
    Test number
    699648269034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass45,525 km
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    45,525 km
    Test number
    362698070278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 1997 VY

What vehicle is registration 1997 VY currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1997 VY on a black petrol Bentley Turbo first used on 31 Dec 1996. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 1997 VY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 1997 VY is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on 1997 VY?
The MOT on 1997 VY is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 1997 VY done?
1997 VY was recorded at 36,293 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 1,081 miles a year.
Has 1997 VY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1997 VY has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on 1997 VY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Oct 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 1997 VY find?
1997 VY passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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