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VOLKSWAGEN SANTANA Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q1, 26 VOLKSWAGEN SANTANAs remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2014 Q3. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve. In all, the VOLKSWAGEN SANTANA is rarer than 72% 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 26 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 72% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
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About the SANTANA
The Volkswagen Santana is a nameplate used by Volkswagen for various sedans and station wagons since 1983. The first generation is based on the second-generation Volkswagen Passat (B2). It was introduced in 1981 while production started in 1983 for China. The use of the "Santana" badge rather than "Passat" echoes the use of different names for the sedan versions of the Polo (Derby) and Golf (Jetta). In North America, it was also known as the Volkswagen Quantum. In Mexico, it was named the Volkswagen Corsar, while in Argentina it was sold as the Volkswagen Carat. In Brazil and other South American...
VOLKSWAGEN SANTANA — questions & answers
How many VOLKSWAGEN SANTANA are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 26 VOLKSWAGEN SANTANA were still registered in the UK — 8 licensed and on the road, plus 18 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the VOLKSWAGEN SANTANA rare?
The VOLKSWAGEN SANTANA is genuinely rare, with only 26 left, making it rarer than 72% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the VOLKSWAGEN SANTANA increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of VOLKSWAGEN SANTANA on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most VOLKSWAGEN SANTANA use?
Most VOLKSWAGEN SANTANA run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the VOLKSWAGEN SANTANA peak?
The VOLKSWAGEN SANTANA peaked at 26 registered in 2023 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.