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VOLKSWAGEN 412 Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q1, 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. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve. In all, the VOLKSWAGEN 412 is rarer than 70% of the 2,429 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2026's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 33 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 70% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
Trend
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.
VOLKSWAGEN 412 — questions & answers
How many VOLKSWAGEN 412 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 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 70% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the VOLKSWAGEN 412 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of VOLKSWAGEN 412 on UK roads held steady.
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.