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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF Common
As of 2026 Q1, 1,088,361 VOLKSWAGEN GOLFs remain registered in the UK — still a familiar sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 1,164,660 in 2019 Q3 — only 93% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 76,299 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 1,088,361 on the road.
Rarer than 0% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the GOLF
The Volkswagen Golf () is a compact car/small family car (C-segment) produced by the German automotive manufacturer Volkswagen since 1974, marketed worldwide across eight generations, in various body configurations and under various nameplates – including as the Volkswagen Rabbit in the United States and Canada (Mk1 and Mk5), and as the Volkswagen Caribe in Mexico (Mk1). The Golf is Volkswagen's best-selling model and the third best-selling automobile of all time, with over 37 million units sold worldwide. The original Golf Mk1 was a front-engined, front-wheel drive replacement for the air-cooled...
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF — questions & answers
How many VOLKSWAGEN GOLF are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 1,088,361 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF were still registered in the UK — 953,336 licensed and on the road, plus 135,025 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the VOLKSWAGEN GOLF rare?
The VOLKSWAGEN GOLF is common, with 1,088,361 still on the road, making it rarer than 0% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the VOLKSWAGEN GOLF increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of VOLKSWAGEN GOLF on UK roads fell by 10,443 (1.0%).
What fuel do most VOLKSWAGEN GOLF use?
Most VOLKSWAGEN GOLF run on petrol — about 51% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, electric.
When did the VOLKSWAGEN GOLF peak?
The VOLKSWAGEN GOLF peaked at 1,164,660 registered in 2019 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.