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VAUXHALL VX220 Rare
As of 2026 Q2, 654 VAUXHALL VX220s remain registered in the UK — a genuinely rare sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 720 in 2014 Q4 — only 91% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 66 cars. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve. Tellingly, 53% 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.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (654 in the latest data).
Rarer than 40% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
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About the VX220
The Opel Speedster is a mid-engined, targa-topped, two-seat sports car produced by German automaker Opel from July 2000 to July 2005. It was built in both RHD and LHD versions at the Lotus Cars plant in Hethel, Norfolk, England. It was presented at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1999 and went into full production the following year. It was sold by Vauxhall as the VX220 in the United Kingdom and shared much in common with the Lotus Elise, although Opel claimed few parts were interchangeable.
VAUXHALL VX220 — questions & answers
How many VAUXHALL VX220 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 654 VAUXHALL VX220 were still registered in the UK — 307 licensed and on the road, plus 347 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the VAUXHALL VX220 rare?
The VAUXHALL VX220 is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (654), making it rarer than 40% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the VAUXHALL VX220 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of VAUXHALL VX220 on UK roads fell by 7 (1.1%).
What fuel do most VAUXHALL VX220 use?
Most VAUXHALL VX220 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the VAUXHALL VX220 peak?
The VAUXHALL VX220 peaked at 720 registered in 2014 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.