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VOLKSWAGEN T-ROC Common
As of 2026 Q1, 171,960 VOLKSWAGEN T-ROCs 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 2017 Q4. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 24,516 (16.6%) 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 171,960 on the road.
Rarer than 2% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the T-ROC
The Volkswagen T-Roc is a subcompact crossover SUV manufactured by German automaker Volkswagen. It was unveiled at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show, and launched in November 2017. It is based on the Volkswagen Group MQB A1 platform, and generally has been considered as the SUV equivalent of the C-segment Golf. It is positioned between the Tiguan and the slightly smaller T-Cross, while being approximately the same size as the less expensive Taigo.
VOLKSWAGEN T-ROC — questions & answers
How many VOLKSWAGEN T-ROC are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 171,960 VOLKSWAGEN T-ROC were still registered in the UK — 171,206 licensed and on the road, plus 754 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the VOLKSWAGEN T-ROC rare?
The VOLKSWAGEN T-ROC is common, with 171,960 still on the road, making it rarer than 2% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the VOLKSWAGEN T-ROC increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of VOLKSWAGEN T-ROC on UK roads rose by 24,516 (16.6%).
What fuel do most VOLKSWAGEN T-ROC use?
Most VOLKSWAGEN T-ROC run on petrol — about 90% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel, hybrid.
When did the VOLKSWAGEN T-ROC peak?
The VOLKSWAGEN T-ROC peaked at 171,960 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2017 Q4.