2022 Bentley Bentayga 3.0L Petrol · V21 SAM
2022 Bentley Bentayga (3.0L, petrol). First registered 14 Jan 2022. MOT status: No details held by DVLA. Taxed until 01 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BENTLEY BENTAYGA
- Year / Origin
- 2022 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- No details held by DVLA
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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V21 SAM Key Findings
- No MOT test records found for this registration
- Taxed until 01/05/2027
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Status
No MOT history available
No MOT test records were found for this registration. DVSA’s digital archive only covers tests from 2005, so a vehicle that has not been tested since then may legitimately have no visible history.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Common Problems: BENTLEY BENTAYGA
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- Carbon Build-up (GDI Coking)(Moderate)
Direct injection leads to carbon deposits on intake valves, reducing performance and fuel economy.
- 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.
MOT Status
No MOT history available
No MOT test records were found for this registration. DVSA’s digital archive only covers tests from 2005, so a vehicle that has not been tested since then may legitimately have no visible history.
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- Carbon Build-up (GDI Coking)Moderate
Direct injection leads to carbon deposits on intake valves, reducing performance and fuel economy.
- 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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