TOYOTA RAV4 vs VAUXHALL MERIVA
Both the TOYOTA RAV4 and the VAUXHALL MERIVA are tracked here from official DVLA licensing data, and as of 2026 Q1 there are 162,955 TOYOTA RAV4s versus 81,819 VAUXHALL MERIVAs still on UK roads. That makes the VAUXHALL MERIVA the rarer of the two — there are about 2.0× as many TOYOTA RAV4s left. Both are falling year on year (TOYOTA RAV4 -1.0%, VAUXHALL MERIVA -10.7%).
Survivors over time
TOYOTA RAV4 VAUXHALL MERIVA
TOYOTA RAV4
Common
162,955
left · 2026 Q1
▼ 1,642 (-1.0%) yr/yr
Peak 167,404 (2022 Q4)
144,005 licensed · 18,950 SORN
VAUXHALL MERIVA
Common
81,819
left · 2026 Q1
▼ 9,793 (-10.7%) yr/yr
Peak 165,774 (2016 Q4)
72,330 licensed · 9,489 SORN
Head to head
| TOYOTA RAV4 | VAUXHALL MERIVA | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q1) | 162,955 | 81,819 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 144,005 | 72,330 |
| SORN (off-road) | 18,950 | 9,489 |
| Peak | 167,404 (2022 Q4) | 165,774 (2016 Q4) |
| Year-on-year | ▼ 1,642 (-1.0%) yr/yr | ▼ 9,793 (-10.7%) yr/yr |
TOYOTA RAV4 vs VAUXHALL MERIVA — questions & answers
Which is rarer, the TOYOTA RAV4 or the VAUXHALL MERIVA?
The VAUXHALL MERIVA is rarer: 81,819 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q1, compared with 162,955 of the TOYOTA RAV4.
How many TOYOTA RAV4 are left compared to the VAUXHALL MERIVA?
As of 2026 Q1 there are 162,955 TOYOTA RAV4 and 81,819 VAUXHALL MERIVA still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.