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Bentley Continental

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 5,998 cc

V12 AVHMOT history

V12 AVH is a blue petrol Bentley Continental first used on 27 Jun 2007. Its MOT expired on 19 Jul 2026 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 256,075 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2025.

V12 AVH blue Bentley Continental GT – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Bentley Continental GT, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Jul 2026
Mileage
256,075 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2025
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
11,977 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 AVH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Bentley
Model
Continental
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
27 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 AVH was last recorded at 256,075 miles on 11 Jul 2025, 659 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
255,416 miles · 17 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
659 miles
Average per year
11,977 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 256,075 miles
  • 2024 – 255,416 miles
  • 2023 – 252,357 miles
  • 2022 – 247,438 miles
  • 2021 – 242,784 miles
  • 2020 – 237,418 miles
  • 2019 – 232,504 miles
  • 2018 – 228,309 miles
  • 2017 – 223,762 miles
  • 2016 – 220,105 miles
  • 2015 – 212,554 miles
  • 2014 – 196,877 miles
  • 2013 – 184,929 miles
  • 2012 – 146,972 miles
  • 2011 – 105,380 miles
  • 2010 – 74,255 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass256,075 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly twisted

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view *Stone chip

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass256,075 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    256,075 miles
    Test number
    434848044272
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail256,075 miles (+659)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    256,075 miles
    Test number
    425626632945
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass255,416 miles (+3,059)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    255,416 miles
    Test number
    908994138883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass252,357 miles (+3)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    252,357 miles
    Test number
    220875376583
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view *Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Fail252,354 miles (+4,916)3 dangerous3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    252,354 miles
    Test number
    650523779651
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view *Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass247,438 miles (+64)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    247,438 miles
    Test number
    187175112382
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs scored on inside. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arms perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arms perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail247,374 miles (+4,590)1 dangerous1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    247,374 miles
    Test number
    312926055526
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources O/S Inner lamp inop. (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs scored on inside. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arms perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arms perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass242,784 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    242,784 miles
    Test number
    752251683193
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail242,784 miles (+5,366)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,784 miles
    Test number
    279718561125
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass237,418 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    237,418 miles
    Test number
    901128114362
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail237,418 miles (+4,914)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,418 miles
    Test number
    325978617343
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass232,504 miles (+4,195)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    232,504 miles
    Test number
    911861768988
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  13. Pass228,309 miles (+4,547)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    228,309 miles
    Test number
    615627921274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass223,762 miles (+3,657)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    223,762 miles
    Test number
    759820499375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass220,105 miles (+7,551)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    220,105 miles
    Test number
    782435331963
    • AdvisoryEngine covers/under trays fitted.
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs starting to get worn

  16. Pass212,554 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    212,554 miles
    Test number
    949822105220
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront/rear brake discs just starting to get worn.

  17. Fail212,554 miles (+15,677)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,554 miles
    Test number
    758052505258
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront/rear brake discs just starting to get worn.
    • NoteOsf inner tyre wall starting to split,nsr/osr tyres inner walls in places just starting to split.

  18. Pass196,877 miles (+11,948)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    196,877 miles
    Test number
    269578314100
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAll alloy wheels marked

  19. Pass184,929 miles (+37,957)5 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2014
    Odometer
    184,929 miles
    Test number
    237197423422
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAll alloy wheels marked
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges

  20. Pass146,972 miles (+1)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2013
    Odometer
    146,972 miles
    Test number
    409248212152
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear brake discs worn
    • NoteSlight front and rear brake judder

  21. Fail146,971 miles (+41,591)1 failure1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,971 miles
    Test number
    618617612167
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront tyres worn low on inner edges
    • NoteRear brake discs worn
    • NoteSlight front and rear brake judder

  22. Pass105,380 miles2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    105,380 miles
    Test number
    536506311132
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteO/s/f brake hose to pipe union damp
    • NotePark brake motor/ mechanism noisey
    • NoteSmall cut in n/s/f tyre and worn on edges
    • NoteTyre pressure warning lamp on

  23. Fail105,379 miles (+31,124)1 failure2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,379 miles
    Test number
    276696611170
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteO/s/f brake hose to pipe union damp
    • NotePark brake motor/ mechanism noisey
    • NoteSmall cut in n/s/f tyre and worn on edges
    • NoteTyre pressure warning lamp on

  24. Fail74,255 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,255 miles
    Test number
    342416220141
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass74,255 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2011
    Odometer
    74,255 miles
    Test number
    521326820133
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about V12 AVH

Does V12 AVH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V12 AVH expired on 19 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V12 AVH?
The MOT on V12 AVH expired on 19 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V12 AVH done?
V12 AVH was recorded at 256,075 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2025, an average of 11,977 miles a year.
Has V12 AVH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 AVH has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on V12 AVH 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 V12 AVH find?
V12 AVH passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside outer integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill.

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