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LJ55 VWS

2005 Bentley Arnage

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

19,942 mi
Last recorded19,942 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Arnage37,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 VWS
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 19,942 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 19,619 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 18,756 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 18,311 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 17,646 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 17,202 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 17,004 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 16,989 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 16,871 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 15,466 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 15,251 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 15,145 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 14,846 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 13,845 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 13,014 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2012 11,519 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 9,519 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 9,515 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2009 7,670 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 4,959 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 4,969 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 4,969 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 2,369 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Arnage?

Based on 40,970 MOT tests across 2,393 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
1,349
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
2,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 826
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 239
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 229
parking brake recording little or no effort 218
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LJ55 VWS is a 2005 Bentley Arnage in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 2005 Bentley Arnage models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 37,740 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bentley Arnage fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 826 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ55 VWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Arnage typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Bentley Arnage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJ55 VWS registered?

LJ55 VWS is a 2005 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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