VOLKSWAGEN · VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE · Cars
VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE Common
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Common — still a familiar sight, with 10,273 on the road.
Rarer than 15% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the CARAVELLE
Volkswagen Caravelle is the nameplate of a van based on the Volkswagen Transporter. For information about the Caravelle, refer to the regular Transporter articles: Volkswagen Type 2 (1950–1979), the Caravelle version has a more comfortable interior reminiscent of passenger cars. Volkswagen Type 2 (T3) (1979–1992), the Caravelle was a version in Europe and Australia. Volkswagen Transporter (T4) (1992–2003), the Caravelle version was in Europe only and featured windows all-round. Volkswagen Transporter (T5) (2003–2015), the Caravelle version is sold in European left-hand drive markets and in Australia...
VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE — questions & answers
How many VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 10,273 VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE were still registered in the UK — 9,225 licensed and on the road, plus 1,048 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE rare?
The VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE is common, with 10,273 still on the road, making it rarer than 15% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE on UK roads fell by 59 (0.6%).
What fuel do most VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE use?
Most VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE run on diesel — about 99% of those still registered, with the rest split across petrol, gas (lpg).
When did the VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE peak?
The VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE peaked at 10,473 registered in 2022 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.