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VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN Common
As of 2026 Q1, 358,277 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUANs 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 2014 Q3. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 24,224 (7.3%) 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 358,277 on the road.
Rarer than 1% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the TIGUAN
The Volkswagen Tiguan (German pronunciation: [ˈfɔlksˌvaːɡn̩ ˈtiːɡu̯aːn]) is a sport utility vehicle produced by German manufacturer Volkswagen since 2007, sitting between the smaller T-Roc and the larger Touareg in the company's crossover SUV range. The first generation was based on the PQ46 platform, while the second generation, released in 2016, utilizes the Volkswagen Group MQB A2 platform. It is generally considered to be a medium-sized SUV in Europe, while in North America it is considered to be a compact crossover SUV. The name Tiguan is a portmanteau of the German words Tiger ("tiger") and...
VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN — questions & answers
How many VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 358,277 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN were still registered in the UK — 353,059 licensed and on the road, plus 5,218 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN rare?
The VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN is common, with 358,277 still on the road, making it rarer than 1% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN on UK roads rose by 24,224 (7.3%).
What fuel do most VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN use?
Most VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN run on diesel — about 56% of those still registered, with the rest split across petrol, plug-in hybrid, hybrid.
When did the VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN peak?
The VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN peaked at 358,277 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.