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VOLKSWAGEN T-ROC Common

As of 2026 Q2, 176,234 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 22,131 (14.4%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.

VOLKSWAGEN T-ROC car — UK survivor photo
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Surviving in the UK · 2026 Q2
176,234
175,358 licensed876 SORN
▲ 22,131 (+14.4%) yr/yr
Peak: 176,234 in 2026 Q2 · first seen 2017 Q4

Survivors over time

0 44k 88k 132k 176k 2017 Q42022 Q12026 Q2

How rare is it?

Common — still a familiar sight, with 176,234 on the road.

Rarer than 2% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.

Fuel breakdown

Of the 176,234 on the road today
Petrol 88%Diesel 10%Hybrid 2%

Trend

Numbers are broadly stable — no clear decline to project. Often a sign of a cherished, well-preserved model.
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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.

Source: Wikipedia, text under CC BY-SA 4.0.

VOLKSWAGEN T-ROC — questions & answers

How many VOLKSWAGEN T-ROC are left in the UK?

As of 2026 Q2, 176,234 VOLKSWAGEN T-ROC were still registered in the UK — 175,358 licensed and on the road, plus 876 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 176,234 still on the road, making it rarer than 2% of the 2,315 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 22,131 (14.4%).

What fuel do most VOLKSWAGEN T-ROC use?

Most VOLKSWAGEN T-ROC run on petrol — about 88% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel, hybrid.

When did the VOLKSWAGEN T-ROC peak?

The VOLKSWAGEN T-ROC peaked at 176,234 registered in 2026 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2017 Q4.

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