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Bentley Brooklands

Green · Petrol · 1993 · 6,750 cc

VCL 400MOT history

VCL 400 is a green petrol Bentley Brooklands first used on 3 Mar 1993. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 53,930 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Oct 2026
Mileage
53,930 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2025
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,676 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VCL 400
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Bentley
Model
Brooklands
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
6,750 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
3 Mar 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

VCL 400 was last recorded at 53,930 miles on 26 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Sept 2025: 53,930 miles, lower than 54,366 miles on 3 Oct 2024.

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
54,366 miles · 3 Oct 2024
Average per year
1,676 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 53,930 miles
  • 2024 – 54,366 miles
  • 2023 – 51,921 miles
  • 2022 – 50,830 miles
  • 2021 – 49,574 miles
  • 2019 – 48,218 miles
  • 2018 – 45,976 miles
  • 2017 – 44,135 miles
  • 2016 – 42,650 miles
  • 2015 – 40,545 miles
  • 2014 – 38,249 miles
  • 2013 – 35,876 miles
  • 2012 – 32,312 miles
  • 2011 – 27,895 miles
  • 2010 – 22,934 miles
  • 2009 – 22,692 miles
  • 2008 – 22,152 miles
  • 2007 – 21,844 miles
  • 2006 – 21,250 miles
  • 2005 – 20,554 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,930 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,930 miles (-436)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    53,930 miles
    Test number
    889161337475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass54,366 miles (+2,445)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    54,366 miles
    Test number
    415336937623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass51,921 miles (+1,091)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    51,921 miles
    Test number
    722442210369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass50,830 miles (+1,256)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    50,830 miles
    Test number
    304209750433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass49,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    49,574 miles
    Test number
    902421239640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail49,574 miles (+1,356)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,574 miles
    Test number
    540015339011
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
  7. Pass48,218 miles (+2,242)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    48,218 miles
    Test number
    162600861325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass45,976 miles (+1,841)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    45,976 miles
    Test number
    959281398336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass44,135 miles (+1,485)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    44,135 miles
    Test number
    402935162024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass42,650 miles (+2,105)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    42,650 miles
    Test number
    489643065432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,545 miles (+2,296)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    40,545 miles
    Test number
    964115190176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,249 miles (+2,373)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    38,249 miles
    Test number
    645131924368
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  13. Pass35,876 miles (+3,564)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    35,876 miles
    Test number
    559142013381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    32,312 miles
    Test number
    258242532331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail32,312 miles (+4,417)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,312 miles
    Test number
    769541632382
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  16. Pass27,895 miles (+4,961)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    27,895 miles
    Test number
    878608421398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,934 miles (+242)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    22,934 miles
    Test number
    160175180258
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteAll brake discs are scored worn & pitted
    • NoteBad oil leak
  18. Pass22,692 miles (+540)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    22,692 miles
    Test number
    393408989249
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  19. Pass22,152 miles (+308)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    22,152 miles
    Test number
    352808998408
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracked inside tread. no cords or ply showing.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracked inside the tread. no cord or ply showing.
  20. Pass21,844 miles (+594)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    21,844 miles
    Test number
    493238697254
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  21. Pass21,250 miles (+696)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    21,250 miles
    Test number
    212469596235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/S/F tyre cracked
  22. Pass20,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    20,554 miles
    Test number
    310270105357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VCL 400

What vehicle is registration VCL 400 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VCL 400 on a green petrol Bentley Brooklands first used on 3 Mar 1993. 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 VCL 400 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on VCL 400 expired on 2 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on VCL 400?
The MOT on VCL 400 expired on 2 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has VCL 400 done?
VCL 400 was recorded at 53,930 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2025, an average of 1,676 miles a year.
Has VCL 400 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VCL 400 has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on VCL 400 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Sept 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on VCL 400 find?
VCL 400 passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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