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VOLKSWAGEN TAYRON ELEGANCE ETSI S-A Uncommon

As of 2026 Q1, 5,972 VOLKSWAGEN TAYRON ELEGANCE ETSI S-As remain registered in the UK — an increasingly uncommon sight on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2025 Q1. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 5,744 (2519.3%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.

VOLKSWAGEN TAYRON ELEGANCE ETSI S-A car — UK survivor photo
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Surviving in the UK · 2026 Q1
5,972
5,946 licensed26 SORN
▲ 5,744 (+2519.3%) yr/yr
Peak: 5,972 in 2026 Q1 · first seen 2025 Q1

Survivors over time

0 1,493 2,986 4,479 5,972 2025 Q12025 Q32026 Q1

How rare is it?

Uncommon — a few thousand still about (5,972).

Rarer than 19% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.

Fuel breakdown

Of the 5,972 on the road today
Diesel 35%Hybrid 32%Plug-in hybrid 32%Petrol 1%

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 TAYRON ELEGANCE ETSI S-A

The Volkswagen Passat (B9) is a large family car (D-segment) manufactured by Volkswagen since 2023, replacing the Passat B8 model, and the B9 is the ninth-generation model in the Passat series. It is a 5-door estate car which is mainly sold in the European market as the Passat Estate or Passat Variant. The model also has two 4-door saloon car derivatives, which are sold only in China as the Volkswagen Magotan and Volkswagen Passat Pro.

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

VOLKSWAGEN TAYRON ELEGANCE ETSI S-A — questions & answers

How many VOLKSWAGEN TAYRON ELEGANCE ETSI S-A are left in the UK?

As of 2026 Q1, 5,972 VOLKSWAGEN TAYRON ELEGANCE ETSI S-A were still registered in the UK — 5,946 licensed and on the road, plus 26 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.

Is the VOLKSWAGEN TAYRON ELEGANCE ETSI S-A rare?

The VOLKSWAGEN TAYRON ELEGANCE ETSI S-A is uncommon, with 5,972 still about, making it rarer than 19% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.

Is the VOLKSWAGEN TAYRON ELEGANCE ETSI S-A increasing or decreasing?

Over the last year the number of VOLKSWAGEN TAYRON ELEGANCE ETSI S-A on UK roads rose by 5,744 (2519.3%).

What fuel do most VOLKSWAGEN TAYRON ELEGANCE ETSI S-A use?

Most VOLKSWAGEN TAYRON ELEGANCE ETSI S-A run on diesel — about 35% of those still registered, with the rest split across hybrid, plug-in hybrid, petrol.

When did the VOLKSWAGEN TAYRON ELEGANCE ETSI S-A peak?

The VOLKSWAGEN TAYRON ELEGANCE ETSI S-A peaked at 5,972 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2025 Q1.

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