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WOLSELEY 1500 Rare
As of 2026 Q1, 850 WOLSELEY 1500s remain registered in the UK — a genuinely rare sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 851 in 2025 Q1 — only 100% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 1 cars. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (850 in the latest data).
Rarer than 37% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the 1500
The Wolseley 15/60 is an automobile which was produced from 1958 to 1961, and then, as the Wolseley 16/60, from 1961 to 1971. The 15/60 was the first of the mid-sized Pinin Farina-styled automobiles manufactured by the British Motor Corporation (BMC). Launched in December 1958 as part of BMC's Wolseley brand, the design would eventually be shared with seven other marques. All of the cars were updated in 1961 with a larger engine and new model designations. The Wolseley 16/60 was the last, in production until 24 April 1971. Note that there were two other Farina-styled car lines launched by BMC at...
WOLSELEY 1500 — questions & answers
How many WOLSELEY 1500 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 850 WOLSELEY 1500 were still registered in the UK — 533 licensed and on the road, plus 317 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the WOLSELEY 1500 rare?
The WOLSELEY 1500 is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (850), making it rarer than 37% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the WOLSELEY 1500 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of WOLSELEY 1500 on UK roads fell by 1 (0.1%).
What fuel do most WOLSELEY 1500 use?
Most WOLSELEY 1500 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel.
When did the WOLSELEY 1500 peak?
The WOLSELEY 1500 peaked at 851 registered in 2025 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.