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VOLKSWAGEN CADDY Common

As of 2026 Q1, 28,134 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 1,850 (7.0%) 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 Q1
28,134
27,124 licensed1,010 SORN
▲ 1,850 (+7.0%) yr/yr
Peak: 28,134 in 2026 Q1 · first seen 2014 Q3

Survivors over time

0 7,034 14k 21k 28k 2014 Q32020 Q22026 Q1

How rare is it?

Common — still a familiar sight, with 28,134 on the road.

Rarer than 9% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.

Fuel breakdown

Of the 28,133 on the road today
Diesel 91%Petrol 9%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 Q1, 28,134 VOLKSWAGEN CADDY were still registered in the UK — 27,124 licensed and on the road, plus 1,010 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.

Is the VOLKSWAGEN CADDY rare?

The VOLKSWAGEN CADDY is common, with 28,134 still on the road, making it rarer than 9% of the 2,429 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 1,850 (7.0%).

What fuel do most VOLKSWAGEN CADDY use?

Most VOLKSWAGEN CADDY run on diesel — about 91% of those still registered, with the rest split across petrol, hybrid.

When did the VOLKSWAGEN CADDY peak?

The VOLKSWAGEN CADDY peaked at 28,134 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.

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