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WOLSELEY 15/50 Rare
As of 2026 Q1, 159 WOLSELEY 15/50s remain registered in the UK — a genuinely rare sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 162 in 2022 Q1 — only 98% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 3 cars. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 1 (0.6%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. In all, the WOLSELEY 15/50 is rarer than 55% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (159 in the latest data).
Rarer than 55% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
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About the 15/50
The Wolseley 15/50 was an updated version of the Wolseley 4/44 automobile. The main change was the engine; the 4/44 used a pre BMC Morris XPA unit and after the MG TF stopped production it was the only car still fitted with it. To rationalise production the 15/50 was launched with the BMC B-series engine fitted. Much of the design was shared with the MG Magnette, although some of the panels of the MG Magnette ZA/ZB (e.g. the boot and rear wings) are not interchangeable with those of the Wolseley 15/50, as stated in Practical Classics. Unlike the MG, the 15/50 engine had only a single SU carburettor...
WOLSELEY 15/50 — questions & answers
How many WOLSELEY 15/50 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 159 WOLSELEY 15/50 were still registered in the UK — 113 licensed and on the road, plus 46 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the WOLSELEY 15/50 rare?
The WOLSELEY 15/50 is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (159), making it rarer than 55% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the WOLSELEY 15/50 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of WOLSELEY 15/50 on UK roads rose by 1 (0.6%).
What fuel do most WOLSELEY 15/50 use?
Most WOLSELEY 15/50 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the WOLSELEY 15/50 peak?
The WOLSELEY 15/50 peaked at 162 registered in 2022 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.