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LDV CUB Ultra-rare
As of 2025 Q4, 2 LDV CUBs remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 3 in 2014 Q3 — only 67% 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 LDV CUB is rarer than 90% 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 2 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 90% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
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About the CUB
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LDV CUB — questions & answers
How many LDV CUB are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 2 LDV CUB were still registered in the UK — 2 licensed and on the road, plus 0 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the LDV CUB rare?
The LDV CUB is genuinely rare, with only 2 left, making it rarer than 90% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the LDV CUB increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of LDV CUB on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most LDV CUB use?
Most LDV CUB run on diesel — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the LDV CUB peak?
The LDV CUB peaked at 3 registered in 2014 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.