PETER VARDY (BAVARIA) LIMITED
⚰️Wound downdissolved
SC325560 · ltd · incorporated 2007-06-15
Investment thesis
Company dissolved — not a live target.
Why interesting: Historical record only; useful for precedent research.
Why risky: Not transactable.
Opportunity decay
approaching window · 12-months
Approaching a transaction window — refinance or sale event plausible in the next 12 months.
- · Oldest live charge 18.7y old — refinance window within 12 months
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
—
not disclosed
Net worth
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Opportunity
59/100
Worth a look
What this business does
Primary activity: Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles
Sector: Wholesale & retail
ALSO REGISTERED FOR
- 45112SIC 45112
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 59/100 (worth a look), bankability 80/100. Strong seller-intent signal (68/100, director aged 79). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Resolve: Company dissolved. Company has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (65/100).
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Refinance opportunity
2 live charges · 2 lenders · oldest 18.7y
70/100
ready
Refinance conversation should be productive — structure clean and timing right.
- · Oldest live charge is 18.7 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · Two lenders — manageable, but coordination required.
- · Legal-friction score 15/100 — clean.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (61/100)Adequate coverage. AI outputs are reliable for the sections scored high; verify the rest in diligence.
Company profile
address, 2 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
2 charges (2/2 with lender, 2/2 with type)
90
Directors & officers
13 officers (3 active, 13 linked, 8 with DOB)
82
Ownership & PSC
2 active PSC(s) of 3 total, 3 with control declared
90
Director network
19 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
76 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
59/100Worth a look
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Mixed signal. Worth opening the full target workup before deciding to pursue.
Business quality
30
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
80
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
49
Multiple red flags — proceed with caution.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
0
filings
Last 180 days
0
filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (50 events)Click to expand
- 2023-03-07📄gazette-dissolved-voluntarygazette · GAZ2(A)
- 2023-03-07🏁Company dissolved
- 2022-11-15📄dissolution-voluntary-strike-off-suspendeddissolution · SOAS(A)
- 2022-10-25📄gazette-notice-voluntarygazette · GAZ1(A)
- 2022-10-17📄dissolution-application-strike-off-companydissolution · DS01
- 2022-09-26📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-01-18📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2022-01-18🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2022-01-13📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2022-01-13🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2022-01-06📄capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figurecapital · SH19
- 2022-01-06📄legacycapital · SH20
- 2022-01-06⚠️legacyinsolvency · CAP-SS
- 2022-01-06📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2021-09-29📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-08-13➕MAITH, Claire Elizabeth appointeddirector
- 2021-08-13➖BARBER, Christopher Derek resigneddirector
- 2021-08-13📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2021-08-13📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2021-05-12📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2021-01-07📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2021-01-07📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2021-01-06📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2020-12-16➖MCLELLAN, Colin Wilson resigneddirector
- 2020-12-01➕BARBER, Christopher Derek appointeddirector
- 2020-05-06📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2020-04-14📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2020-04-01➕MCLELLAN, Colin Wilson appointeddirector
- 2019-09-26📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2019-02-08➖REAY, Martin Paul resignedsecretary
- 2019-02-08➖REAY, Martin Paul resigneddirector
- 2018-10-29➕REAY, Martin Paul appointedsecretary
- 2018-10-29➕REAY, Martin Paul appointeddirector
- 2018-09-21➖MAITH, Claire resignedsecretary
- 2018-09-21➖MAITH, Claire resigneddirector
- 2012-12-31🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Barclays Bank PLC
- 2012-10-01➕VARDY, Peter, Sir appointeddirector
- 2011-12-16➖DREGHORN, Gary James resigneddirector
- 2011-09-30➕MAITH, Claire appointeddirector
- 2011-08-18➖DREGHORN, Gary James resignedsecretary
- 2011-08-18➕MAITH, Claire appointedsecretary
- 2007-07-31🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Bwm Financial Services (GB) Limited
- 2007-07-02➕VARDY, Peter Daniel David appointeddirector
- 2007-07-02➕DREGHORN, Gary James appointedsecretary
- 2007-07-02➖BOYDSLAW (SECRETARIAL SERVICES) LIMITED resignedcorporate-secretary
- 2007-07-02➕DREGHORN, Gary James appointeddirector
- 2007-07-02➖BOYDSLAW (DIRECTORS) LIMITED resignedcorporate-director
- 2007-06-15🏢Company incorporatedAs PETER VARDY (BAVARIA) LIMITED
- 2007-06-15➕BOYDSLAW (SECRETARIAL SERVICES) LIMITED appointedcorporate-secretary
- 2007-06-15➕BOYDSLAW (DIRECTORS) LIMITED appointedcorporate-director
Owner dependency
98/100
Critical — business is the founderThe business appears inseparable from the founder. Acquisition without a serious earn-out or meaningful transition period would likely destroy value.
FACTORS
- +Founder name in company name: Company name contains director surname "VARDY" — strong identity link between founder and business.
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 19 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 79 — succession pressure is live.
- +Family involvement: Multiple officers share a surname — likely family business, which concentrates governance.
Succession & seller-readiness
83/100
Likely off-market candidateStrong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 79 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 19 years.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 19 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
- supportingClean filings + long tenure: Disciplined long-tenure operator — classic lifestyle-business pattern that often sells quietly.
Red flags
2 high ·Company dissolved
highCompany has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.
Evidence: Dissolved on 2023-03-07
1 insolvency-related filing on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2022-01-06: legacy
Shareholders & ownership
2 active beneficial owners| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mr Peter Daniel David Vardy Individual · British · DOB 06/1978 · age 48 | — | — | sig. influencesignificant influence | 06/04/2016 |
Sir Peter Vardy Individual · British · DOB 03/1947 · age 79 | — | — | sig. influencesignificant influence | 06/04/2016 |
1 historic (ceased) PSC
- Mrs Claire Elizabeth Maithceased 21/09/2018· significant influence · firm interest
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated2007-06-15
Jurisdictionscotland
Primary SIC45111 — Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles
Registered office
Pioneer House Renshaw Place
Holytown
Motherwell
ML1 4UF
Scotland
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2021-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —
Officers (0 active · 10 resigned)
MAITH, Claire Elizabeth→
Activedirector · ~41y · appointed 2021-08-13
View their other companies + combined net worth →
VARDY, Peter, Sir→
Activedirector · ~79y · appointed 2012-10-01
View their other companies + combined net worth →
VARDY, Peter Daniel David→
Activedirector · ~48y · appointed 2007-07-02
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DREGHORN, Gary James→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2007-07-02 · resigned 2011-08-18
MAITH, Claire→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2011-08-18 · resigned 2018-09-21
REAY, Martin Paul→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2018-10-29 · resigned 2019-02-08
BOYDSLAW (SECRETARIAL SERVICES) LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2007-06-15 · resigned 2007-07-02
BARBER, Christopher Derek→
Resigneddirector · ~48y · appointed 2020-12-01 · resigned 2021-08-13
DREGHORN, Gary James→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 2007-07-02 · resigned 2011-12-16
MAITH, Claire→
Resigneddirector · ~41y · appointed 2011-09-30 · resigned 2018-09-21
MCLELLAN, Colin Wilson→
Resigneddirector · ~44y · appointed 2020-04-01 · resigned 2020-12-16
REAY, Martin Paul→
Resigneddirector · ~50y · appointed 2018-10-29 · resigned 2019-02-08
BOYDSLAW (DIRECTORS) LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-director · appointed 2007-06-15 · resigned 2007-07-02
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Mortgages & charges
2
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:2 of 2 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Floating charge | 1 property | 31/12/2012 | 18/01/2022 | |
| satisfied | Bwm Financial Services (GB) Bwm Financial Services (GB) Limited | Deed of assignment | 1 property | 31/07/2007 | 13/01/2022 |
Recent filings (76 total)
gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2023-03-07
dissolution-voluntary-strike-off-suspended
dissolution · SOAS(A)
2022-11-15
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2022-10-25
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2022-10-17
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2022-09-26
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-06-21
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2022-01-18
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2022-01-13
capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
capital · SH19
2022-01-06
legacy
capital · SH20
2022-01-06
legacy
insolvency · CAP-SS
2022-01-06
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2022-01-06
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2021-09-29
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2021-08-13
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2021-08-13