Both the CUPRA BORN and the VOLKSWAGEN TAIGO are tracked here from official DVLA licensing data, and as of 2026 Q1 there are 29,647 CUPRA BORNs versus 29,561 VOLKSWAGEN TAIGOs still on UK roads. The VOLKSWAGEN TAIGO is marginally rarer, but the two are closely matched on survivor numbers. Both are rising year on year (CUPRA BORN +39.8%, VOLKSWAGEN TAIGO +21.7%).
| CUPRA BORN | VOLKSWAGEN TAIGO | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q1) | 29,647 | 29,561 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 29,525 | 29,477 |
| SORN (off-road) | 122 | 84 |
| Peak | 29,647 (2026 Q1) | 29,561 (2026 Q1) |
| Year-on-year | ▲ 8,436 (+39.8%) yr/yr | ▲ 5,279 (+21.7%) yr/yr |
The VOLKSWAGEN TAIGO is rarer: 29,561 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q1, compared with 29,647 of the CUPRA BORN.
As of 2026 Q1 there are 29,647 CUPRA BORN and 29,561 VOLKSWAGEN TAIGO still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.