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VOLKSWAGEN CADDY Common

As of 2026 Q2, 28,580 VOLKSWAGEN CADDYs remain registered in the UK — still a familiar sight on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2014 Q3. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 1,677 (6.2%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.

VOLKSWAGEN CADDY car — UK survivor photo
Photo: Charles01 / CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Surviving in the UK · 2026 Q2
28,580
27,528 licensed1,052 SORN
▲ 1,677 (+6.2%) yr/yr
Peak: 28,580 in 2026 Q2 · first seen 2014 Q3

Survivors over time

0 7,145 14k 21k 29k 2014 Q32020 Q32026 Q2

How rare is it?

Common — still a familiar sight, with 28,580 on the road.

Rarer than 10% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.

Fuel breakdown

Of the 28,579 on the road today
Diesel 90%Petrol 10%Hybrid 0%

Trend

Numbers are broadly stable — no clear decline to project. Often a sign of a cherished, well-preserved model.
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About the CADDY

The Volkswagen Caddy is a panel van and leisure activity vehicle (M-segment) produced by the German automaker Volkswagen Group since 1979. It is sold in Europe and in other markets around the world. The Volkswagen Caddy was first introduced in North America in 1979 and in Europe in 1982. The first and second generations also had pick-up (coupe utility) variants. The following vehicles are related to the Volkswagen Caddy and are also manufactured by the Volkswagen Group. Typ 14 was derived from the Volkswagen Golf Mk1, Typ 9K was derived from the Volkswagen Polo Mk3 (Volkswagen Caddy) / SEAT Ibiza...

Source: Wikipedia, text under CC BY-SA 4.0.

VOLKSWAGEN CADDY — questions & answers

How many VOLKSWAGEN CADDY are left in the UK?

As of 2026 Q2, 28,580 VOLKSWAGEN CADDY were still registered in the UK — 27,528 licensed and on the road, plus 1,052 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.

Is the VOLKSWAGEN CADDY rare?

The VOLKSWAGEN CADDY is common, with 28,580 still on the road, making it rarer than 10% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.

Is the VOLKSWAGEN CADDY increasing or decreasing?

Over the last year the number of VOLKSWAGEN CADDY on UK roads rose by 1,677 (6.2%).

What fuel do most VOLKSWAGEN CADDY use?

Most VOLKSWAGEN CADDY run on diesel — about 90% of those still registered, with the rest split across petrol, hybrid.

When did the VOLKSWAGEN CADDY peak?

The VOLKSWAGEN CADDY peaked at 28,580 registered in 2026 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.

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