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VOLKSWAGEN GRAND CALIFORNIA Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q2, 48 VOLKSWAGEN GRAND CALIFORNIAs remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 54 in 2022 Q2 — only 89% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 6 cars. They're disappearing at roughly 1 a year (2.8% of what's left), a pace that would halve the survivors by around 2050 if it held — though in practice the last, most-cherished examples tend to linger far longer. In all, the VOLKSWAGEN GRAND CALIFORNIA is rarer than 66% of the 2,315 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2026's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 48 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 66% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
📉 Rate of decline
Disappearing at about 1 a year (2.8% of survivors). At that pace roughly 42 would remain in 5 years, and half the current fleet is gone by around ~2050.
About the GRAND CALIFORNIA
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VOLKSWAGEN GRAND CALIFORNIA — questions & answers
How many VOLKSWAGEN GRAND CALIFORNIA are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 48 VOLKSWAGEN GRAND CALIFORNIA were still registered in the UK — 47 licensed and on the road, plus 1 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the VOLKSWAGEN GRAND CALIFORNIA rare?
The VOLKSWAGEN GRAND CALIFORNIA is genuinely rare, with only 48 left, making it rarer than 66% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the VOLKSWAGEN GRAND CALIFORNIA increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of VOLKSWAGEN GRAND CALIFORNIA on UK roads rose by 1 (2.1%). At the current rate of decline, roughly 42 would remain in 5 years.
What fuel do most VOLKSWAGEN GRAND CALIFORNIA use?
Most VOLKSWAGEN GRAND CALIFORNIA run on diesel — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the VOLKSWAGEN GRAND CALIFORNIA peak?
The VOLKSWAGEN GRAND CALIFORNIA peaked at 54 registered in 2022 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2019 Q3.