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WOLSELEY HORNET Rare

WOLSELEY HORNET
Surviving in the UK · 2025 Q4
725
451 licensed274 SORN
▲ 19 (+2.7%) yr/yr
Peak: 725 in 2025 Q4 · first seen 2014 Q3

Survivors over time

0 181 363 544 725 2014 Q32020 Q22025 Q4

How rare is it?

Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (725 in the latest data).

Rarer than 38% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.

Fuel breakdown

Of the 725 on the road today
Petrol 100%Diesel 0%

Trend

Numbers are broadly stable — no clear decline to project. Often a sign of a cherished, well-preserved model.

About the HORNET

Wolseley Hornet was the name of two different British vehicles produced under the Wolseley Motors Limited nameplate. Wolseley Hornet six, six-cylinder lightweight saloon, coupé, sports and racing cars produced in the 1930s. Wolseley Hornet (Mini), a variant of the Mini produced by the British Motor Corporation.

Source: Wikipedia, text under CC BY-SA 4.0.

WOLSELEY HORNET — questions & answers

How many WOLSELEY HORNET are left in the UK?

As of 2025 Q4, 725 WOLSELEY HORNET were still registered in the UK — 451 licensed and on the road, plus 274 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.

Is the WOLSELEY HORNET rare?

The WOLSELEY HORNET is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (725), making it rarer than 38% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.

Is the WOLSELEY HORNET increasing or decreasing?

Over the last year the number of WOLSELEY HORNET on UK roads rose by 19 (2.7%).

What fuel do most WOLSELEY HORNET use?

Most WOLSELEY HORNET run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel.

When did the WOLSELEY HORNET peak?

The WOLSELEY HORNET peaked at 725 registered in 2025 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.

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