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WOLSELEY HORNET Rare
As of 2026 Q1, 727 WOLSELEY HORNETs 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 19 (2.7%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (727 in the latest data).
Rarer than 38% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the HORNET
Wolseley Hornet was the name of two different British vehicles produced under the Wolseley Motors Limited nameplate. Wolseley Hornet six, six-cylinder lightweight saloon, coupé, sports and racing cars produced in the 1930s. Wolseley Hornet (Mini), a variant of the Mini produced by the British Motor Corporation.
WOLSELEY HORNET — questions & answers
How many WOLSELEY HORNET are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 727 WOLSELEY HORNET were still registered in the UK — 456 licensed and on the road, plus 271 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the WOLSELEY HORNET rare?
The WOLSELEY HORNET is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (727), making it rarer than 38% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the WOLSELEY HORNET increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of WOLSELEY HORNET on UK roads rose by 19 (2.7%).
What fuel do most WOLSELEY HORNET use?
Most WOLSELEY HORNET run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel.
When did the WOLSELEY HORNET peak?
The WOLSELEY HORNET peaked at 727 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.