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VOLKSWAGEN LT 46 Ultra-rare
As of 2025 Q4, 2 VOLKSWAGEN LT 46s remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 5 in 2014 Q3 — only 40% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 3 cars. They're disappearing at roughly 0 a year (16.8% of what's left), a pace that would halve the survivors by around 2029 if it held — though in practice the last, most-cherished examples tend to linger far longer. In all, the VOLKSWAGEN LT 46 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.
Fuel breakdown
📉 Rate of decline
Disappearing at about 0 a year (16.8% of survivors). At that pace roughly 1 would remain in 5 years, and half the current fleet is gone by around ~2029.
About the LT 46
Automotive manufacturer Volkswagen Group has produced diesel engines since the 1970s. Engines that are currently produced are listed in the article below, while engines no longer in production are listed in the List of discontinued Volkswagen Group diesel engines article.
VOLKSWAGEN LT 46 — questions & answers
How many VOLKSWAGEN LT 46 are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 2 VOLKSWAGEN LT 46 were still registered in the UK — 1 licensed and on the road, plus 1 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the VOLKSWAGEN LT 46 rare?
The VOLKSWAGEN LT 46 is genuinely rare, with only 2 left, making it rarer than 90% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the VOLKSWAGEN LT 46 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of VOLKSWAGEN LT 46 on UK roads held steady. At the current rate of decline, roughly 1 would remain in 5 years.
What fuel do most VOLKSWAGEN LT 46 use?
Most VOLKSWAGEN LT 46 run on petrol — about 50% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel.
When did the VOLKSWAGEN LT 46 peak?
The VOLKSWAGEN LT 46 peaked at 5 registered in 2014 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.