Car statistics
Aston Martin V12 Vanquish statistics
How many Aston Martin V12 Vanquishes are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records.
- Licensed in Great Britain 165 −6.2% on a year earlier
- Declared SORN 202 Off the road, not taxed
- Rank by number licensed No. 1,051 of 1,159 models we cover
- Peak year 2004 415 licensed
- Declared off the road 55.0% of those still registered are SORN
- Most common fuel Petrol 98.8% of those licensed
How many Aston Martin V12 Vanquishes are left in Great Britain?
There were 165 Aston Martin V12 Vanquishes licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 202 declared off the road (SORN). That is 60.2% fewer than the peak of 415 in 2004.
Aston Martin V12 Vanquishes licensed in Great Britain
The highest year-end count was 415 in 2004.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 34 |
| 2002 | 178 |
| 2003 | 318 |
| 2004 | 415 |
| 2005 | 411 |
| 2006 | 396 |
| 2007 | 387 |
| 2008 | 370 |
| 2009 | 349 |
| 2010 | 343 |
| 2011 | 326 |
| 2012 | 311 |
| 2013 | 283 |
| 2014 | 276 |
| 2015 | 265 |
| 2016 | 255 |
| 2017 | 235 |
| 2018 | 214 |
| 2019 | 202 |
| 2020 | 188 |
| 2021 | 198 |
| 2022 | 194 |
| 2023 | 181 |
| 2024 | 169 |
| 2025 | 169 |
| 2026 | 165 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Fuel type
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Aston Martin V12 Vanquish MOT reliability
There were not enough MOT tests of Aston Martin V12 Vanquishes in 2025 to publish reliable figures: we need at least 1,000 tests of cars aged three and over. Cars have their first MOT at three years old, so newer models appear once they reach that age. How we work out MOT figures.
Aston Martin V12 Vanquish registrations over time
Registrations of Aston Martin V12 Vanquishes for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 144 in 2002. In 2025, 0 were registered. With almost none registered new, the number on the road is likely to keep falling.
Registered for the first time, by year
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 34 |
| ’02 | 144 |
| ’03 | 136 |
| ’04 | 95 |
| ’05 | 10 |
| ’06 | 3 |
| ’07 | 0 |
| ’08 | 3 |
| ’09 | 2 |
| ’10 | 0 |
| ’11 | 1 |
| ’12 | 0 |
| ’13 | 0 |
| ’14 | 0 |
| ’15 | 0 |
| ’16 | 3 |
| ’17 | 2 |
| ’18 | 0 |
| ’19 | 1 |
| ’20 | 1 |
| ’21 | 2 |
| ’22 | 2 |
| ’23 | 0 |
| ’24 | 1 |
| ’25 | 0 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Aston Martin V12 Vanquish engine sizes and fuel types
Of the 169 Aston Martin V12 Vanquishes licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 100.0% have an engine of 5,901cc to 6,000cc.
Engine sizes, end of 2025
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 5,901cc to 6,000cc 169 licensed | 100.0% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5,901–6,000cc | Petrol | 167 | 98.8% |
| 5,901–6,000cc | Other | 2 | 1.2% |
Fuel type, 2014 to 2025
Share of those licensed at the end of each year.
| Year | Petrol | Other |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 99.3% | 0.7% |
| 2015 | 99.2% | 0.8% |
| 2016 | 99.2% | 0.8% |
| 2017 | 99.6% | 0.4% |
| 2018 | 99.1% | 0.9% |
| 2019 | 99.0% | 1.0% |
| 2020 | 99.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | 99.5% | 0.5% |
| 2022 | 99.5% | 0.5% |
| 2023 | 99.4% | 0.6% |
| 2024 | 98.8% | 1.2% |
| 2025 | 98.8% | 1.2% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
Aston Martin V12 Vanquish safety recalls
We found no recalls for the Aston Martin V12 Vanquish in DVSA’s records since 1992. That does not mean none apply: DVSA sometimes records a recall under a range or chassis name we cannot match to a model. Check a specific car on GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check.
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Aston Martin V12 Vanquish. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Compare the Aston Martin V12 Vanquish with other Aston Martin models
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Martin V12 Vanquish | 165 | −6.2% | 202 | 1051 | Petrol |
| Aston Martin Vantage | 7,036 | +0.2% | 2,690 | 385 | Petrol |
| Aston Martin DB9 | 3,090 | −5.6% | 1,698 | 498 | Petrol |
| Aston Martin DB11 | 2,385 | −0.6% | 215 | 532 | Petrol |
| Aston Martin DBX | 1,772 | +17.7% | 61 | 577 | Petrol |
Data sources and methodology
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 367 V12 Vanquish records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
- Figures cover Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). Northern Ireland is not included.
- Licensed counts are vehicles with a current tax or exemption at the end of each year (or the latest quarter). SORN counts are shown separately.
- First registrations count vehicles registered in Great Britain for the first time, including used imports.
- Models are grouped by DVLA’s generic model name, so every generation and trim counts together.
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