Bentley Continental
Black · Petrol · 2011 · 5,998 cc
GSW 79MOT history
GSW 79 is a black petrol Bentley Continental first used on 21 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 98,676 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 98,676 mi
- At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,319 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- GSW 79
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Bentley
- Model
- Continental
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 5,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 21 Apr 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
GSW 79 was last recorded at 98,676 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 98,675 miles · 7 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 6,319 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 98,676 miles
- 2025 – 91,269 miles
- 2024 – 87,340 miles
- 2023 – 80,171 miles
- 2022 – 74,792 miles
- 2021 – 68,965 miles
- 2019 – 62,572 miles
- 2018 – 53,848 miles
- 2017 – 47,294 miles
- 2016 – 40,167 miles
- 2015 – 34,943 miles
- 2014 – 23,385 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass98,676 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Rear fog lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Service brake binding but not excessively NSR and OSR
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
TPMS Light on dashboard
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
15 tests since 10 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass98,676 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 98,676 miles
- Test number
- 872896483913
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail98,675 miles (+7,406)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,675 miles
- Test number
- 778650187858
- DangerousOffside Front Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a))
- MajorRear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected broken away from mount (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass91,269 miles (+3,929)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 91,269 miles
- Test number
- 937254747266
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass87,340 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 87,340 miles
- Test number
- 384691283017
- AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively NSR and OSR (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryTPMS Light on dashboard
Fail87,340 miles (+7,169)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,340 miles
- Test number
- 618547176144
- DangerousInner Road wheel fractured OSF and OSR (5.2.2 (a))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively NSR and OSR (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryTPMS Light on dashboard
Pass80,171 miles (+5,379)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 80,171 miles
- Test number
- 484021862427
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass74,792 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 74,792 miles
- Test number
- 409216479471
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail74,792 miles (+5,827)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,792 miles
- Test number
- 881717088336
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass68,965 miles (+6,393)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 68,965 miles
- Test number
- 982182908492
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,572 miles (+8,724)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 62,572 miles
- Test number
- 666989623887
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,848 miles (+6,554)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 53,848 miles
- Test number
- 876578687415
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,294 miles (+7,127)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 47,294 miles
- Test number
- 755984311096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,167 miles (+5,224)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 40,167 miles
- Test number
- 454014610414
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,943 miles (+11,558)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2016
- Odometer
- 34,943 miles
- Test number
- 505598725107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,385 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2015
- Odometer
- 23,385 miles
- Test number
- 207820634451
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Questions about GSW 79
- What vehicle is registration GSW 79 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show GSW 79 on a black petrol Bentley Continental first used on 21 Apr 2011. 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 GSW 79 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on GSW 79 is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on GSW 79?
- The MOT on GSW 79 is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has GSW 79 done?
- GSW 79 was recorded at 98,676 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 6,319 miles a year.
- Has GSW 79 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. GSW 79 has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on GSW 79 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 GSW 79 find?
- GSW 79 passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm.
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