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VOLKSWAGEN ARTEON Common
As of 2026 Q1, 12,138 VOLKSWAGEN ARTEONs remain registered in the UK — still a familiar sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 12,295 in 2025 Q3 — only 99% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 157 cars. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Common — still a familiar sight, with 12,138 on the road.
Rarer than 14% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the ARTEON
The Volkswagen Arteon is a car manufactured by German car manufacturer Volkswagen. Described as a large family car or a mid-size car, it is available in five-door liftback or estate body styles. The Arteon was unveiled on 6 March 2017, at the Geneva Motor Show, and at the Chicago Auto Show for the North American market. It is a direct successor to the CC; however, Volkswagen announced that the Arteon is positioned to be more upmarket than the CC. The vehicle is based on the MQB platform. Production of the saloon was discontinued in 2023. The wagon was supposed to be produced until 2026, but it...
VOLKSWAGEN ARTEON — questions & answers
How many VOLKSWAGEN ARTEON are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 12,138 VOLKSWAGEN ARTEON were still registered in the UK — 11,909 licensed and on the road, plus 229 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the VOLKSWAGEN ARTEON rare?
The VOLKSWAGEN ARTEON is common, with 12,138 still on the road, making it rarer than 14% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the VOLKSWAGEN ARTEON increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of VOLKSWAGEN ARTEON on UK roads fell by 111 (0.9%).
What fuel do most VOLKSWAGEN ARTEON use?
Most VOLKSWAGEN ARTEON run on petrol — about 54% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel, plug-in hybrid, hybrid.
When did the VOLKSWAGEN ARTEON peak?
The VOLKSWAGEN ARTEON peaked at 12,295 registered in 2025 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2017 Q3.