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VOLKSWAGEN 412 Ultra-rare

As of 2025 Q4, 33 VOLKSWAGEN 412s remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2014 Q3. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 1 (3.1%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. In all, the VOLKSWAGEN 412 is rarer than 69% of the 2,408 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2025's endangered class.

VOLKSWAGEN 412 car — UK survivor photo
Photo: nakhon100 / CC BY 2.0 · via Flickr
Surviving in the UK · 2025 Q4
33
22 licensed11 SORN
▲ 1 (+3.1%) yr/yr
Peak: 33 in 2018 Q3 · first seen 2014 Q3

Survivors over time

0 8 17 25 33 2014 Q32020 Q22025 Q4

How rare is it?

Genuinely rare — only 33 left on UK roads.

Rarer than 69% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.

Fuel breakdown

Of the 33 on the road today
Petrol 94%Diesel 6%

Trend

Numbers are broadly stable — no clear decline to project. Often a sign of a cherished, well-preserved model.
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About the 412

Volkswagen, the core brand of Volkswagen Group produces various models since its inception, ranging from passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles. It also consists of global products and regional products, specifically for large markets including Europe, China and Latin America. Volkswagen AG annual report in 2022 reported that the best-selling model under the Volkswagen brand globally was the Tiguan, followed by the B-segment range of Polo, Virtus, Nivus and Taigo, and Passat/Magotan.

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VOLKSWAGEN 412 — questions & answers

How many VOLKSWAGEN 412 are left in the UK?

As of 2025 Q4, 33 VOLKSWAGEN 412 were still registered in the UK — 22 licensed and on the road, plus 11 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.

Is the VOLKSWAGEN 412 rare?

The VOLKSWAGEN 412 is genuinely rare, with only 33 left, making it rarer than 69% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.

Is the VOLKSWAGEN 412 increasing or decreasing?

Over the last year the number of VOLKSWAGEN 412 on UK roads rose by 1 (3.1%).

What fuel do most VOLKSWAGEN 412 use?

Most VOLKSWAGEN 412 run on petrol — about 94% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel.

When did the VOLKSWAGEN 412 peak?

The VOLKSWAGEN 412 peaked at 33 registered in 2018 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.

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