Bentley Arnage
Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 6,750 cc
490 AVWMOT history
490 AVW is a blue petrol Bentley Arnage first used on 29 Mar 2000. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 67,504 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 67,504 mi
- At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 1,117 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 490 AVW
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Bentley
- Model
- Arnage
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 6,750 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 29 Mar 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
490 AVW was last recorded at 67,504 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 1,023 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 31 May 2007: 44,728 miles, lower than 45,001 miles on 2 Jun 2006.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 66,481 miles · 21 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,023 miles
- Average per year
- 1,117 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 67,504 miles
- 2025 – 66,481 miles
- 2024 – 65,324 miles
- 2023 – 64,550 miles
- 2022 – 63,498 miles
- 2021 – 62,314 miles
- 2020 – 60,160 miles
- 2019 – 58,056 miles
- 2018 – 55,037 miles
- 2017 – 50,966 miles
- 2016 – 48,493 miles
- 2014 – 47,893 miles
- 2010 – 47,843 miles
- 2009 – 47,579 miles
- 2008 – 46,993 miles
- 2007 – 44,728 miles
- 2006 – 45,001 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass67,504 miles
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in lamp
Minor2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2016
Full MOT history
25 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass67,504 miles (+1,023)4 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 67,504 miles
- Test number
- 961454510797
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Pass66,481 miles (+1,157)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 66,481 miles
- Test number
- 981824733151
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass65,324 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 65,324 miles
- Test number
- 346050730637
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,324 miles (+774)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,324 miles
- Test number
- 621414516620
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass64,550 miles (+1,052)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 64,550 miles
- Test number
- 852793381109
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass63,498 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 63,498 miles
- Test number
- 433415171025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,498 miles (+1,184)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,498 miles
- Test number
- 697087627598
- MajorRear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEML warning on
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryAir bag displayed on dash
Pass62,314 miles (+2,154)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 62,314 miles
- Test number
- 666546611630
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,160 miles (+2,104)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 60,160 miles
- Test number
- 157155115856
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,056 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 58,056 miles
- Test number
- 784689144326
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,056 miles (+3,019)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,056 miles
- Test number
- 225882168457
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass55,037 miles (+37)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 55,037 miles
- Test number
- 487658178554
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fail55,000 miles (+4,034)3 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,000 miles
- Test number
- 946374756496
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass50,966 miles (+1,894)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 50,966 miles
- Test number
- 296693689435
- AdvisorySlight coolant leak from front
- AdvisorySlight oil leak from cooler area
Pass49,072 miles (+579)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 49,072 miles
- Test number
- 496688531253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,493 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 48,493 miles
- Test number
- 412043101615
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,493 miles (+600)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,493 miles
- Test number
- 389574456913
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass47,893 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 47,893 miles
- Test number
- 506064974292
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOil leak
Fail47,893 miles (+50)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,893 miles
- Test number
- 978794374260
- Repaired at testFront Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testRear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOil leak
Pass47,843 miles (+264)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 47,843 miles
- Test number
- 434382460114
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass47,579 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 47,579 miles
- Test number
- 621625259149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,572 miles (+579)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,572 miles
- Test number
- 370165759199
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass46,993 miles (+2,265)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 46,993 miles
- Test number
- 674774258163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,728 miles (-273)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 44,728 miles
- Test number
- 433751557167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,001 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 45,001 miles
- Test number
- 413183956154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 490 AVW
- What vehicle is registration 490 AVW currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 490 AVW on a blue petrol Bentley Arnage first used on 29 Mar 2000. 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 490 AVW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 490 AVW is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 490 AVW?
- The MOT on 490 AVW is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 490 AVW done?
- 490 AVW was recorded at 67,504 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 1,117 miles a year.
- Has 490 AVW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 490 AVW has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on 490 AVW ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 May 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on 490 AVW find?
- 490 AVW passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 4 minor defects and 2 advisories: central stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 3 more.
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