Both the MG S5 and the VOLKSWAGEN ID BUZZ are tracked here from official DVLA licensing data, and as of 2026 Q2 there are 8,830 MG S5s versus 9,479 VOLKSWAGEN ID BUZZs still on UK roads. The MG S5 is marginally rarer, but the two are closely matched on survivor numbers. Both are rising year on year (MG S5 +851.5%, VOLKSWAGEN ID BUZZ +61.5%).
| MG S5 | VOLKSWAGEN ID BUZZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q2) | 8,830 | 9,479 |
| Rarity tier | Uncommon | Uncommon |
| Licensed | 8,805 | 9,388 |
| SORN (off-road) | 25 | 91 |
| Peak | 8,830 (2026 Q2) | 9,479 (2026 Q2) |
| Year-on-year | ▲ 7,902 (+851.5%) yr/yr | ▲ 3,611 (+61.5%) yr/yr |
The MG S5 is rarer: 8,830 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q2, compared with 9,479 of the VOLKSWAGEN ID BUZZ.
As of 2026 Q2 there are 8,830 MG S5 and 9,479 VOLKSWAGEN ID BUZZ still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.