VOLKSWAGEN · VOLKSWAGEN VARIANT · Cars
VOLKSWAGEN VARIANT Rare
As of 2026 Q2, 108 VOLKSWAGEN VARIANTs remain registered in the UK — a genuinely rare 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 2 (1.9%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. In all, the VOLKSWAGEN VARIANT is rarer than 58% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (108 in the latest data).
Rarer than 58% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Trend
About the VARIANT
The Volkswagen Golf () is a compact car/small family car (C-segment) produced by the German automotive manufacturer Volkswagen since 1974, marketed worldwide across eight generations, in various body configurations and under various nameplates – including as the Volkswagen Rabbit in the United States and Canada (Mk1 and Mk5), and as the Volkswagen Caribe in Mexico (Mk1). The Golf is Volkswagen's best-selling model and the third best-selling automobile of all time, with over 37 million units sold worldwide. The original Golf Mk1 was a front-engined, front-wheel drive replacement for the air-cooled...
VOLKSWAGEN VARIANT — questions & answers
How many VOLKSWAGEN VARIANT are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 108 VOLKSWAGEN VARIANT were still registered in the UK — 72 licensed and on the road, plus 36 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the VOLKSWAGEN VARIANT rare?
The VOLKSWAGEN VARIANT is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (108), making it rarer than 58% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the VOLKSWAGEN VARIANT increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of VOLKSWAGEN VARIANT on UK roads rose by 2 (1.9%).
What fuel do most VOLKSWAGEN VARIANT use?
Most VOLKSWAGEN VARIANT run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the VOLKSWAGEN VARIANT peak?
The VOLKSWAGEN VARIANT peaked at 108 registered in 2026 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.