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VX12 CEV

2012 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,725 mi
Last recorded25,725 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Bentley Continental29,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX12 CEV
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 25,725 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 25,314 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 24,601 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 24,182 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 22,892 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 22,662 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 22,662 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working Washer jet not working. (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 21,931 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 21,931 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 21,004 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 19,882 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 19,669 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 17,531 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 14,091 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Continental?

Based on 209,069 MOT tests across 16,051 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
2,167
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
16,051
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 937
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 889
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative 815
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 790
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 644
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VX12 CEV is a 2012 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.9% with a typical mileage of 29,437 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Bentley Continental fails its MOT is tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords, accounting for 937 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX12 CEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Continental typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 14 years old, this Bentley Continental is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VX12 CEV?

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What year was VX12 CEV registered?

VX12 CEV is a 2012 Bentley Continental, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is VX12 CEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX12 CEV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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