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VOLKSWAGEN 1303 Rare
As of 2026 Q1, 264 VOLKSWAGEN 1303s remain registered in the UK — a genuinely rare sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 269 in 2018 Q3 — only 98% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 5 cars. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve. In all, the VOLKSWAGEN 1303 is rarer than 50% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (264 in the latest data).
Rarer than 50% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the 1303
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VOLKSWAGEN 1303 — questions & answers
How many VOLKSWAGEN 1303 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 264 VOLKSWAGEN 1303 were still registered in the UK — 161 licensed and on the road, plus 103 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the VOLKSWAGEN 1303 rare?
The VOLKSWAGEN 1303 is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (264), making it rarer than 50% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the VOLKSWAGEN 1303 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of VOLKSWAGEN 1303 on UK roads fell by 1 (0.4%).
What fuel do most VOLKSWAGEN 1303 use?
Most VOLKSWAGEN 1303 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel.
When did the VOLKSWAGEN 1303 peak?
The VOLKSWAGEN 1303 peaked at 269 registered in 2018 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.