CarVerify

Free Car Check

W24 GAT

2012 Bentley Continental

White Petrol 5998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

60,259 mi
Last recorded60,259 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Bentley Continental29,437 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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

RegistrationW24 GAT
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2012
ColourWhite
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

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 60,259 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 85,716 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 57,825 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 83,095 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 56,232 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 56,232 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 79,325 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 54,377 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 70,680 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides - worn on inner edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 53,495 miles

Slight wear offside upper ball joint

Pass 24 Mar 2021 63,518 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 51,934 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 51,934 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 51,153 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 56,284 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 42,576 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 53,214 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 35,907 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 49,075 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 49,075 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 27,396 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 25,811 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 21,502 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

W24 GAT is a 2012 Bentley Continental in White with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 W24 GAT, 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 W24 GAT?

You can check the full history of W24 GAT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W24 GAT registered?

W24 GAT is a 2012 Bentley Continental, first registered on 2 September 2012.

Is W24 GAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W24 GAT shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W24 GAT 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 W24 GAT. 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.