CarVerify

Free Car Check

VV12 EVS

2016 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 5998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

26,415 mi
Last recorded26,415 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Bentley Continental22,453 mi

Above 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

RegistrationVV12 EVS
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2016
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

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 26,415 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 26,298 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 25,361 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 23,685 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 22,221 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 19,348 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 14,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 9,214 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 9,213 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

VV12 EVS is a 2016 Bentley Continental in Grey with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.2% with a typical mileage of 22,453 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 VV12 EVS, 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 10 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 VV12 EVS?

You can check the full history of VV12 EVS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VV12 EVS registered?

VV12 EVS is a 2016 Bentley Continental, first registered on 22 April 2016.

Is VV12 EVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VV12 EVS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VV12 EVS 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 VV12 EVS. 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.