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Bentley Continental

White · Petrol · 2006 · 5,998 cc

V30 SHOMOT history

V30 SHO is a white petrol Bentley Continental first used on 21 Jul 2006. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 85,820 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

V30 SHO white 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 11 Aug 2027
Mileage
85,820 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,075 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V30 SHO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Bentley
Model
Continental
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
21 Jul 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V30 SHO was last recorded at 85,820 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Mar 2013: 32,732 miles, lower than 52,158 miles on 22 Oct 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
85,817 miles · 28 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,075 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,820 miles
  • 2025 – 85,399 miles
  • 2024 – 83,672 miles
  • 2023 – 82,219 miles
  • 2018 – 72,327 miles
  • 2017 – 69,241 miles
  • 2016 – 61,655 miles
  • 2015 – 48,372 miles
  • 2014 – 40,798 miles
  • 2013 – 32,732 miles
  • 2012 – 52,158 miles
  • 2011 – 27,245 miles
  • 2010 – 23,185 miles
  • 2009 – 16,316 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,820 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 9 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,820 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    85,820 miles
    Test number
    879561065748
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail85,817 miles (+418)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,817 miles
    Test number
    585964636356
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass85,399 miles (+18)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    85,399 miles
    Test number
    526692540342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Fail85,381 miles (+1,709)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,381 miles
    Test number
    681205198772
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Pass83,672 miles (+1,453)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    83,672 miles
    Test number
    118321583565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass82,219 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    82,219 miles
    Test number
    319459401079
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  7. Fail82,219 miles (+9,892)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,219 miles
    Test number
    981116222822
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass72,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    72,327 miles
    Test number
    738831881227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail72,327 miles (+3,086)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,327 miles
    Test number
    871632955477
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass69,241 miles (+7,586)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    69,241 miles
    Test number
    164620963364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,655 miles (+13,283)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2017
    Odometer
    61,655 miles
    Test number
    299056337989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,372 miles (+7,574)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    48,372 miles
    Test number
    795578975062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,798 miles (+8,066)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    40,798 miles
    Test number
    155781284087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,732 miles (-19,426)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    32,732 miles
    Test number
    985652773059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,158 miles (+24,913)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    52,158 miles
    Test number
    337706492229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,245 miles (+2,018)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    27,245 miles
    Test number
    585359491238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,227 miles (+2,042)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    25,227 miles
    Test number
    715648041138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,185 miles (+6,869)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    23,185 miles
    Test number
    963989080169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    16,316 miles
    Test number
    730750799120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V30 SHO

Does V30 SHO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V30 SHO is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V30 SHO?
The MOT on V30 SHO is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V30 SHO done?
V30 SHO was recorded at 85,820 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 4,075 miles a year.
Has V30 SHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V30 SHO has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on V30 SHO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Mar 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V30 SHO find?
V30 SHO passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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