1979 Volkswagen 412 2.0L Petrol · KEC 380T
1979 Volkswagen 412 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 15 May 1979. Recorded mileage 97,780 miles. MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN 412
- Year / Origin
- 1979 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,780 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KEC 380T Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2026
- 97,780 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KEC 380T MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1979 Volkswagen 412 (KEC 380T) between August 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 30 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
KEC 380T Mileage History
- 25/08/200682,023 mi
- 29/08/200783,378 mi+1,355 mi
- 31/08/200763,417 mi-19,961 mi
- 02/06/200984,055 mi+20,638 mi
- 03/06/200984,055 mi
- 14/06/201384,139 mi+84 mi
- 14/06/201384,139 mi
- 11/06/201489,930 mi+5,791 mi
- 21/07/201594,217 mi+4,287 mi
- 12/07/201694,874 mi+657 mi
- 12/07/201694,874 mi
- 10/07/201795,522 mi+648 mi
- 18/07/201896,030 mi+508 mi
- 18/07/201896,030 mi
- 19/08/201996,272 mi+242 mi
- 23/07/202096,659 mi+387 mi
- 03/08/202197,016 mi+357 mi
- 11/08/202297,152 mi+136 mi
- 25/07/202397,293 mi+141 mi
- 22/07/202497,397 mi+104 mi
- 21/07/202597,494 mi+97 mi
- 30/07/202697,780 mi+286 mi
Average of roughly 791 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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