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Bentley Continental

Orange · Petrol · 2005 · 5,998 cc

V21 NUSMOT history

V21 NUS is an orange petrol Bentley Continental first used on 11 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 101,476 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

V21 NUS orange 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 25 Apr 2027
Mileage
101,476 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,385 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V21 NUS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Bentley
Model
Continental
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
11 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V21 NUS was last recorded at 101,476 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 2,074 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,402 miles · 23 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,074 miles
Average per year
3,385 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,476 miles
  • 2025 – 99,402 miles
  • 2024 – 97,535 miles
  • 2023 – 95,628 miles
  • 2022 – 94,346 miles
  • 2021 – 91,711 miles
  • 2019 – 86,729 miles
  • 2018 – 83,152 miles
  • 2017 – 80,494 miles
  • 2016 – 76,294 miles
  • 2015 – 71,640 miles
  • 2014 – 67,075 miles
  • 2013 – 63,124 miles
  • 2011 – 60,577 miles
  • 2010 – 53,539 miles
  • 2009 – 50,986 miles
  • 2008 – 41,106 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,476 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front bumper slightly insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,476 miles (+2,074)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    101,476 miles
    Test number
    950434262133
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass99,402 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    99,402 miles
    Test number
    157450439141
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail99,402 miles (+1,867)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,402 miles
    Test number
    865091979761
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass97,535 miles (+5)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    97,535 miles
    Test number
    558790423869
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper slightly insecure

  5. Fail97,530 miles (+1,902)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,530 miles
    Test number
    388448089985
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper slightly insecure

  6. Pass95,628 miles (+1,282)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    95,628 miles
    Test number
    558855360887
    • MinorFront Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass94,346 miles (+2,635)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    94,346 miles
    Test number
    890415482298
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass91,711 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    91,711 miles
    Test number
    779921139969
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail91,711 miles (+4,982)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,711 miles
    Test number
    124489984744
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass86,729 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    86,729 miles
    Test number
    855930124779
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail86,729 miles (+3,577)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,729 miles
    Test number
    962098676580
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass83,152 miles (+2,658)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    83,152 miles
    Test number
    373451105694
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass80,494 miles (+4,200)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    80,494 miles
    Test number
    836721936465
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed dirt shield adrift on o/s/f rubbing on brake hose (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass76,294 miles (+4,654)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    76,294 miles
    Test number
    230691339585
    • AdvisoryEML ON
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass71,640 miles (+4,565)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    71,640 miles
    Test number
    229816095103
    • NoteE/m/l light illuminate

  16. Pass67,075 miles (+3,951)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    67,075 miles
    Test number
    656083804246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,124 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    63,124 miles
    Test number
    258053563124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  18. Fail63,123 miles (+2,546)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,123 miles
    Test number
    997532763171
    • FailureBootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  19. Fail60,577 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,577 miles
    Test number
    247150121355
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass60,577 miles (+7,038)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    60,577 miles
    Test number
    445950921498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass53,539 miles (+2,553)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    53,539 miles
    Test number
    741063970104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass50,986 miles (+9,880)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    50,986 miles
    Test number
    544363379101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    41,106 miles
    Test number
    351742078164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V21 NUS

Does V21 NUS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V21 NUS is valid until 25 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V21 NUS?
The MOT on V21 NUS is valid until 25 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V21 NUS done?
V21 NUS was recorded at 101,476 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 3,385 miles a year.
Has V21 NUS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V21 NUS has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on V21 NUS 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 V21 NUS find?
V21 NUS passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both.

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