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S9 VLK

2012 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,516 mi
Last recorded42,516 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Bentley Continental29,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS9 VLK
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 6 Jan 2026 42,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 41,707 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 41,029 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 40,437 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 39,329 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 37,090 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 36,755 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 34,913 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 30,396 miles

brake pad warning light on

Pass 11 Dec 2017 25,438 miles

windscreen cracked

Pass 12 Dec 2016 21,508 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 18,070 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 13,510 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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S9 VLK is a 2012 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S9 VLK, 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

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What year was S9 VLK registered?

S9 VLK is a 2012 Bentley Continental, first registered on 6 January 2012.

Is S9 VLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S9 VLK shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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