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Bentley Continental

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 5,998 cc

DCB 12MOT history

DCB 12 is a blue petrol Bentley Continental first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 86,700 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

DCB 12 blue Bentley Continental GT – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Bentley Continental GT, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Feb 2027
Mileage
86,700 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,758 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
DCB 12
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Bentley
Model
Continental
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

DCB 12 was last recorded at 86,700 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 800 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,900 miles · 8 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
800 miles
Average per year
3,758 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,700 miles
  • 2024 – 85,900 miles
  • 2023 – 84,605 miles
  • 2022 – 81,750 miles
  • 2021 – 80,479 miles
  • 2020 – 73,897 miles
  • 2019 – 73,162 miles
  • 2018 – 71,746 miles
  • 2017 – 71,069 miles
  • 2016 – 68,771 miles
  • 2015 – 65,802 miles
  • 2014 – 62,047 miles
  • 2013 – 60,404 miles
  • 2012 – 46,405 miles
  • 2011 – 37,822 miles
  • 2010 – 26,369 miles
  • 2009 – 24,787 miles
  • 2008 – 19,728 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,700 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,700 miles (+800)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    86,700 miles
    Test number
    986409305592
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass85,900 miles (+1,295)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    85,900 miles
    Test number
    168876529440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass84,605 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    84,605 miles
    Test number
    618146751764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail84,604 miles (+2,854)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,604 miles
    Test number
    143617804532
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Pass81,750 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    81,750 miles
    Test number
    838473502857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail81,737 miles (+1,258)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,737 miles
    Test number
    725837841908
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  7. Pass80,479 miles (+6,037)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    80,479 miles
    Test number
    949572795162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass74,442 miles (+545)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    74,442 miles
    Test number
    397823858870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass73,897 miles (+735)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2021
    Odometer
    73,897 miles
    Test number
    190940839272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,162 miles (+1,416)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    73,162 miles
    Test number
    197301319741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass71,746 miles (+677)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    71,746 miles
    Test number
    553691405534
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass71,069 miles1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    71,069 miles
    Test number
    987343103800
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit <3mm plus tyre edge perished 275/40 R19 105Y (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Clamp/Sleeve corroded/cracked - new 70mm VW sleeve required (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit <3mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail71,069 miles (+2,298)1 dangerous1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,069 miles
    Test number
    546874736154
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit <3mm plus tyre edge perished 275/40 R19 105Y (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working RB239 fitted - OK (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Clamp/Sleeve corroded/cracked - new 70mm VW sleeve required (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit <3mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass68,771 miles (+2,969)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    68,771 miles
    Test number
    728412949091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,802 miles (+3,755)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    65,802 miles
    Test number
    197130385447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,047 miles (+1,643)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    62,047 miles
    Test number
    315205284084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,404 miles (+13,999)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    60,404 miles
    Test number
    647743183177
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  18. Pass46,405 miles (+8,583)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    46,405 miles
    Test number
    236789872194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,822 miles (+11,453)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    37,822 miles
    Test number
    577258281180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,369 miles (+1,582)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    26,369 miles
    Test number
    324410540135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,787 miles (+5,059)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    24,787 miles
    Test number
    440426479147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,728 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    19,728 miles
    Test number
    192601828151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about DCB 12

What vehicle is registration DCB 12 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show DCB 12 on a blue petrol Bentley Continental first used on 1 Sept 2004. 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 DCB 12 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on DCB 12 is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on DCB 12?
The MOT on DCB 12 is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has DCB 12 done?
DCB 12 was recorded at 86,700 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 3,758 miles a year.
Has DCB 12 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. DCB 12 has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on DCB 12 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on DCB 12 find?
DCB 12 passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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