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VOLKSWAGEN SHARAN Common
As of 2026 Q1, 34,077 VOLKSWAGEN SHARANs remain registered in the UK — still a familiar sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 43,619 in 2019 Q4 — only 78% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 9,542 cars. They're disappearing at roughly 1,573 a year (4.6% of what's left), a pace that would halve the survivors by around 2041 if it held — though in practice the last, most-cherished examples tend to linger far longer.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Common — still a familiar sight, with 34,077 on the road.
Rarer than 8% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
📉 Rate of decline
Disappearing at about 1,573 a year (4.6% of survivors). At that pace roughly 26,907 would remain in 5 years, and half the current fleet is gone by around ~2041.
About the SHARAN
The Volkswagen Sharan is a seven-seater minivan that was produced by the German Volkswagen Group. It was built at the AutoEuropa plant in Palmela, Portugal across two generations from 1995 to 2023. Through badge engineering, the Volkswagen Sharan shares the same platform with the SEAT Alhambra, and the first generation was also in most respects identical to the Ford Galaxy. A second generation was produced from 2010 to 2023. It has a front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout and is described in the motor industry as a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV).
VOLKSWAGEN SHARAN — questions & answers
How many VOLKSWAGEN SHARAN are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 34,077 VOLKSWAGEN SHARAN were still registered in the UK — 28,604 licensed and on the road, plus 5,473 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the VOLKSWAGEN SHARAN rare?
The VOLKSWAGEN SHARAN is common, with 34,077 still on the road, making it rarer than 8% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the VOLKSWAGEN SHARAN increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of VOLKSWAGEN SHARAN on UK roads fell by 1,181 (3.3%). At the current rate of decline, roughly 26,907 would remain in 5 years.
What fuel do most VOLKSWAGEN SHARAN use?
Most VOLKSWAGEN SHARAN run on diesel — about 85% of those still registered, with the rest split across petrol.
When did the VOLKSWAGEN SHARAN peak?
The VOLKSWAGEN SHARAN peaked at 43,619 registered in 2019 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.