DAF · DAF 46 · Cars
DAF 46 Ultra-rare
As of 2025 Q4, 10 DAF 46s remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 11 in 2014 Q4 — only 91% 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. In all, the DAF 46 is rarer than 79% 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 10 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 79% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
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About the 46
The DAF 46 is a small family car that was manufactured by the Dutch company DAF. It was introduced in November 1974 to replace the 44, although at the time it was announced that the two cars would be sold "alongside" one another, suggesting that there were still substantial stocks of the earlier model awaiting customers. In February 1976, at the relaunch of the Volvo 66 (formerly the DAF 66), it was announced that the DAF 46 would be phased out during 1976, after which 'special measures' would ensure adequate parts and service backup despite the disappearance of the DAF brand from passenger car...
DAF 46 — questions & answers
How many DAF 46 are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 10 DAF 46 were still registered in the UK — 3 licensed and on the road, plus 7 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the DAF 46 rare?
The DAF 46 is genuinely rare, with only 10 left, making it rarer than 79% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the DAF 46 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of DAF 46 on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most DAF 46 use?
Most DAF 46 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the DAF 46 peak?
The DAF 46 peaked at 11 registered in 2014 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.