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VOLKSWAGEN 800 Ultra-rare
As of 2025 Q4, 12 VOLKSWAGEN 800s remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 14 in 2014 Q3 — only 86% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 2 cars. They're disappearing at roughly 1 a year (5.9% of what's left), a pace that would halve the survivors by around 2036 if it held — though in practice the last, most-cherished examples tend to linger far longer. In all, the VOLKSWAGEN 800 is rarer than 78% 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 12 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 78% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
📉 Rate of decline
Disappearing at about 1 a year (5.9% of survivors). At that pace roughly 9 would remain in 5 years, and half the current fleet is gone by around ~2036.
About the 800
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VOLKSWAGEN 800 — questions & answers
How many VOLKSWAGEN 800 are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 12 VOLKSWAGEN 800 were still registered in the UK — 9 licensed and on the road, plus 3 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the VOLKSWAGEN 800 rare?
The VOLKSWAGEN 800 is genuinely rare, with only 12 left, making it rarer than 78% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the VOLKSWAGEN 800 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of VOLKSWAGEN 800 on UK roads fell by 1 (7.7%). At the current rate of decline, roughly 9 would remain in 5 years.
What fuel do most VOLKSWAGEN 800 use?
Most VOLKSWAGEN 800 run on diesel — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the VOLKSWAGEN 800 peak?
The VOLKSWAGEN 800 peaked at 14 registered in 2014 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.