CarVerify

Free Car Check

V12 DCU

2012 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 5998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,935 mi
Last recorded31,935 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Bentley Continental29,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Bentley
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 DCU
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass
Pass 23 Feb 2026 31,935 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 30,002 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 28,361 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 25,884 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 24,273 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 20,928 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 19,195 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 18,876 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 18,326 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 17,461 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 16,600 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
Full Bentley Continental reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V12 DCU is a 2012 Bentley Continental in Grey with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 V12 DCU, 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 V12 DCU?

You can check the full history of V12 DCU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V12 DCU registered?

V12 DCU is a 2012 Bentley Continental, first registered on 5 December 2012.

Is V12 DCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V12 DCU shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V12 DCU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V12 DCU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.