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VOLKSWAGEN ID3 Common
As of 2026 Q1, 51,717 VOLKSWAGEN ID3s 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 2020 Q3. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 9,571 (22.7%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Common — still a familiar sight, with 51,717 on the road.
Rarer than 7% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
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About the ID3
The Volkswagen ID.3 is a battery electric small family car (C-segment) produced by Volkswagen since 2019. It is the first production car to utilize the MEB platform, and the first model of the ID. series. It was unveiled on 9 September 2019 at the Frankfurt Motor Show, after being first shown as the I.D. concept car at the 2016 Paris Motor Show. Deliveries to retail customers began in Germany in September 2020.
VOLKSWAGEN ID3 — questions & answers
How many VOLKSWAGEN ID3 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 51,717 VOLKSWAGEN ID3 were still registered in the UK — 51,408 licensed and on the road, plus 309 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the VOLKSWAGEN ID3 rare?
The VOLKSWAGEN ID3 is common, with 51,717 still on the road, making it rarer than 7% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the VOLKSWAGEN ID3 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of VOLKSWAGEN ID3 on UK roads rose by 9,571 (22.7%).
What fuel do most VOLKSWAGEN ID3 use?
Most VOLKSWAGEN ID3 run on electric — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the VOLKSWAGEN ID3 peak?
The VOLKSWAGEN ID3 peaked at 51,717 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2020 Q3.