2018 Bentley Bentayga 4.0L Diesel · R5 VEN
2018 Bentley Bentayga (4.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 73,763 miles. MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BENTLEY BENTAYGA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,763 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R5 VEN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2026
- 73,763 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Known faults for Bentley Bentley Bentayga
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
R5 VEN Mileage History
- 03/09/202236,924 mi
- 16/02/202458,477 mi+21,553 mi
- 17/02/202565,993 mi+7,516 mi
- 30/01/202673,763 mi+7,770 mi
Average of roughly 10,807 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R5 VEN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Bentley Bentayga (R5 VEN) between September 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Common Problems: BENTLEY BENTAYGA
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Carbon Build-up (GDI Coking)(Moderate)
Direct injection leads to carbon deposits on intake valves, reducing performance and fuel economy.
- Fuel Leak Recall(Serious)
Early V8 models were subject to a recall for a potential fuel leak from the fuel line quick connector.
- Infotainment and Electrical Glitches(Moderate)
The Bentayga's complex electronics, including the infotainment touchscreen, parking sensors, and adaptive cruise control, are prone to software bugs and random reboots. Moisture ingress into wiring can cause cascading electrical failures.
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- Carbon Build-up (GDI Coking)Moderate
Direct injection leads to carbon deposits on intake valves, reducing performance and fuel economy.
- Fuel Leak RecallSerious
Early V8 models were subject to a recall for a potential fuel leak from the fuel line quick connector.
- Infotainment and Electrical GlitchesModerate
The Bentayga's complex electronics, including the infotainment touchscreen, parking sensors, and adaptive cruise control, are prone to software bugs and random reboots. Moisture ingress into wiring can cause cascading electrical failures.
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