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VCL 518

2012 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

50,390 mi
Last recorded50,390 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Bentley Continental29,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCL 518
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 50,390 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 43,315 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 40,515 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 38,438 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 34,992 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 32,896 miles

Offside rear tyre heavily perished

Pass 13 Oct 2020 30,977 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 28,298 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 21,729 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 21,727 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 14,518 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread perishing

Pass 30 Sep 2016 10,700 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 7,946 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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VCL 518 is a 2012 Bentley Continental in Black with a 3,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VCL 518, 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.

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What year was VCL 518 registered?

VCL 518 is a 2012 Bentley Continental, first registered on 15 October 2012.

Is VCL 518 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VCL 518 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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