FORD KA vs VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Both the FORD KA and the VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT are tracked here from official DVLA licensing data, and as of 2026 Q2 there are 143,604 FORD KAs versus 215,859 VOLKSWAGEN PASSATs still on UK roads. That makes the FORD KA the rarer of the two — there are about 1.5× as many VOLKSWAGEN PASSATs left. Both are falling year on year (FORD KA -6.0%, VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT -5.3%).
Survivors over time
FORD KA VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
FORD KA
Common
143,604
left · 2026 Q2
▼ 9,147 (-6.0%) yr/yr
Peak 399,576 (2014 Q3)
116,272 licensed · 27,332 SORN
VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Common
215,859
left · 2026 Q2
▼ 12,041 (-5.3%) yr/yr
Peak 365,973 (2014 Q3)
171,762 licensed · 44,097 SORN
Head to head
| FORD KA | VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q2) | 143,604 | 215,859 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 116,272 | 171,762 |
| SORN (off-road) | 27,332 | 44,097 |
| Peak | 399,576 (2014 Q3) | 365,973 (2014 Q3) |
| Year-on-year | ▼ 9,147 (-6.0%) yr/yr | ▼ 12,041 (-5.3%) yr/yr |
FORD KA vs VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT — questions & answers
Which is rarer, the FORD KA or the VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT?
The FORD KA is rarer: 143,604 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q2, compared with 215,859 of the VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT.
How many FORD KA are left compared to the VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT?
As of 2026 Q2 there are 143,604 FORD KA and 215,859 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.