BOND · BOND BUG · Cars
BOND BUG Ultra-rare
As of 2025 Q4, 69 BOND BUGs remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 70 in 2024 Q4 — only 99% 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. Tellingly, 51% are declared SORN — kept off the road in garages and barns rather than driven, the signature of a car being looked after rather than used up. In all, the BOND BUG is rarer than 63% of the 2,408 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2025's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 69 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 63% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
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About the BUG
The Bond Bug is a small British two-seat, three-wheeled automobile which was designed by Tom Karen of Ogle Design for Bond Cars, who built it from 1970 to 1974, initially at Bond Cars Ltd factory, but subsequently at Reliant's Tamworth factory. It is a wedge-shaped microcar, with a lift-up canopy and side screens instead of conventional doors.
BOND BUG — questions & answers
How many BOND BUG are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 69 BOND BUG were still registered in the UK — 34 licensed and on the road, plus 35 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the BOND BUG rare?
The BOND BUG is genuinely rare, with only 69 left, making it rarer than 63% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the BOND BUG increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of BOND BUG on UK roads fell by 1 (1.4%).
What fuel do most BOND BUG use?
Most BOND BUG run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the BOND BUG peak?
The BOND BUG peaked at 70 registered in 2024 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.