VOLKSWAGEN · VOLKSWAGEN POLO · Cars
VOLKSWAGEN POLO Common
As of 2026 Q1, 737,683 VOLKSWAGEN POLOs 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 1,892 (0.3%) 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 737,683 on the road.
Rarer than 0% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the POLO
The Volkswagen Polo is a supermini car (B-segment) produced by the German car manufacturer Volkswagen since 1975. It is sold in Europe and other markets worldwide in hatchback, saloon, and estate variants throughout its production run. As of 2018, six separate generations of the Polo had been produced, usually identified by a "Series" or "Mark" number. Some generations were facelifted midway through production, with the updated versions known unofficially by an addition of the letter F to the mark number, e.g., Mk2F. Some members of the automotive press and some enthusiasts consider the facelifts...
VOLKSWAGEN POLO — questions & answers
How many VOLKSWAGEN POLO are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 737,683 VOLKSWAGEN POLO were still registered in the UK — 684,718 licensed and on the road, plus 52,965 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the VOLKSWAGEN POLO rare?
The VOLKSWAGEN POLO is common, with 737,683 still on the road, making it rarer than 0% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the VOLKSWAGEN POLO increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of VOLKSWAGEN POLO on UK roads rose by 1,892 (0.3%).
What fuel do most VOLKSWAGEN POLO use?
Most VOLKSWAGEN POLO run on petrol — about 93% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel, hybrid, electric.
When did the VOLKSWAGEN POLO peak?
The VOLKSWAGEN POLO peaked at 737,683 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.