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VOLKSWAGEN K 70 Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q1, 23 VOLKSWAGEN K 70s remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 24 in 2024 Q2 — only 96% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 1 cars. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 1 (4.5%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. In all, the VOLKSWAGEN K 70 is rarer than 73% of the 2,429 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2026's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 23 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 73% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the K 70
The Volkswagen Passat (B5) is a large family car which was produced by German manufacturer Volkswagen from 1997 to 2005. The car, based on the Volkswagen Group B5 platform, was originally launched in Germany in 1996 and 1997 in North America and Europe as well as during March 1998 in Australia.
VOLKSWAGEN K 70 — questions & answers
How many VOLKSWAGEN K 70 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 23 VOLKSWAGEN K 70 were still registered in the UK — 13 licensed and on the road, plus 10 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the VOLKSWAGEN K 70 rare?
The VOLKSWAGEN K 70 is genuinely rare, with only 23 left, making it rarer than 73% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the VOLKSWAGEN K 70 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of VOLKSWAGEN K 70 on UK roads rose by 1 (4.5%).
What fuel do most VOLKSWAGEN K 70 use?
Most VOLKSWAGEN K 70 run on petrol — about 91% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel.
When did the VOLKSWAGEN K 70 peak?
The VOLKSWAGEN K 70 peaked at 24 registered in 2024 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.