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VOLKSWAGEN TAIGO Common
As of 2025 Q4, 28,710 VOLKSWAGEN TAIGOs remain registered in the UK — still a familiar sight on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2022 Q1. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 6,257 (27.9%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Common — still a familiar sight, with 28,710 on the road.
Rarer than 9% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
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About the TAIGO
The Volkswagen Taigo is a subcompact crossover SUV (B-segment) with a sloping roofline manufactured by the German automaker Volkswagen. Based on the Mk6 Polo, the Taigo is built on the Volkswagen Group MQB A0 platform. The vehicle was first released as the Volkswagen Nivus, which was unveiled in May 2020 in Brazil. It has been launched in other South American markets in 2021, and was released in Europe in July 2021 as the Taigo. It is positioned alongside the T-Cross in the European market, and below the T-Cross in South America.
VOLKSWAGEN TAIGO — questions & answers
How many VOLKSWAGEN TAIGO are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 28,710 VOLKSWAGEN TAIGO were still registered in the UK — 28,603 licensed and on the road, plus 107 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the VOLKSWAGEN TAIGO rare?
The VOLKSWAGEN TAIGO is common, with 28,710 still on the road, making it rarer than 9% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the VOLKSWAGEN TAIGO increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of VOLKSWAGEN TAIGO on UK roads rose by 6,257 (27.9%).
What fuel do most VOLKSWAGEN TAIGO use?
Most VOLKSWAGEN TAIGO run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the VOLKSWAGEN TAIGO peak?
The VOLKSWAGEN TAIGO peaked at 28,710 registered in 2025 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2022 Q1.