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W12 VGC

2011 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

98,260 mi
Last recorded98,260 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Bentley Continental31,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 VGC
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 98,260 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 93,719 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 88,906 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 84,291 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 79,169 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 71,113 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 69,225 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 67,054 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 63,455 miles

condensation both head lights

Pass 26 Jan 2017 58,137 miles

both front tyres wearing low on outer edge.

both rear tyres wearing low on outer edge.

Fail 25 Jan 2017 58,137 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

both front tyres wearing low on outer edge.

both rear tyres wearing low on outer edge.

Pass 25 Feb 2016 55,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 54,953 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 52,221 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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W12 VGC is a 2011 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2011 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 31,544 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 W12 VGC, 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 15 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W12 VGC registered?

W12 VGC is a 2011 Bentley Continental, first registered on 15 February 2011.

Is W12 VGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W12 VGC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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