VELOSOLEX · VELOSOLEX S 3800 · Cars
VELOSOLEX S 3800 Ultra-rare
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 1 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 93% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
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About the S 3800
VéloSoleX is a moped, or motorised bicycle, usually just referred to as 'Solex', which was originally produced by the French manufacturer Solex, based in Courbevoie near Paris, France. The company manufactured centrifugal fans for car radiators, carburetors, and micrometers before branching into assist motors and bicycles. The moped, originally created during World War II and mass-produced between 1946 and 1988, came in various iterations, while keeping the same concept of a motor with a roller resting on the front wheel of a bicycle. Referred to the company's advertisement as the 'bicycle which...
VELOSOLEX S 3800 — questions & answers
How many VELOSOLEX S 3800 are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 1 VELOSOLEX S 3800 were still registered in the UK — 1 licensed and on the road, plus 0 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the VELOSOLEX S 3800 rare?
The VELOSOLEX S 3800 is genuinely rare, with only 1 left, making it rarer than 93% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the VELOSOLEX S 3800 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of VELOSOLEX S 3800 on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most VELOSOLEX S 3800 use?
Most VELOSOLEX S 3800 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the VELOSOLEX S 3800 peak?
The VELOSOLEX S 3800 peaked at 1 registered in 2024 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2024 Q1.