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VAUXHALL LOTUS Rare
As of 2026 Q2, 183 VAUXHALL LOTUSs remain registered in the UK — a genuinely rare sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 189 in 2021 Q2 — only 97% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 6 cars. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve. Tellingly, 62% are declared SORN — kept off the road in garages and barns rather than driven, the signature of a car being looked after rather than used up. In all, the VAUXHALL LOTUS is rarer than 54% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (183 in the latest data).
Rarer than 54% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
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About the LOTUS
The Lotus Carlton (also called Vauxhall Lotus Carlton, Lotus Omega and Opel Lotus Omega) is a version of the Vauxhall Carlton/Opel Omega A saloon upgraded by Lotus in order to be a high performance sports saloon. Like all Lotus vehicles, it was given a type designation—Type 104 in this case.
VAUXHALL LOTUS — questions & answers
How many VAUXHALL LOTUS are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 183 VAUXHALL LOTUS were still registered in the UK — 69 licensed and on the road, plus 114 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the VAUXHALL LOTUS rare?
The VAUXHALL LOTUS is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (183), making it rarer than 54% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the VAUXHALL LOTUS increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of VAUXHALL LOTUS on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most VAUXHALL LOTUS use?
Most VAUXHALL LOTUS run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the VAUXHALL LOTUS peak?
The VAUXHALL LOTUS peaked at 189 registered in 2021 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.