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Volkswagen Id Buzz statistics

How many Volkswagen Id Buzzes 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.

Last updated
Records analysed
8,473 Id Buzz records (licensed and SORN)
Methodology
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  • Licensed in Great Britain 8,371 +81.0% on a year earlier
  • Declared SORN 102 Off the road, not taxed
  • Rank by number licensed No. 366 of 1,159 models we cover
  • Licensed count At its peak highest since 2022
  • New registrations in 2025 3,507 registered for the first time
  • Most common fuel Electric 100.0% of those licensed

How many Volkswagen Id Buzzes are left in Great Britain?

There were 8,371 Volkswagen Id Buzzes licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 102 declared off the road (SORN). That is the most on the road at any year end since 2022.

Volkswagen Id Buzzes licensed in Great Britain

Numbers are still rising: the latest count is the highest in this series.

Volkswagen Id Buzzes licensed in Great Britain at the end of each year
Year Licensed
2022 358
2023 2,152
2024 4,165
2025 7,619
2026 8,371

Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated

Fuel type

Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated

Volkswagen Id Buzz MOT reliability

We do not show MOT figures for the Volkswagen Id Buzz. 54% of those on the DVLA record are vans, and DVSA’s MOT results do not separate car and van tests of the same model, so the figures would not describe the car. How we work out MOT figures.

Volkswagen Id Buzz registrations over time

Registrations of Volkswagen Id Buzzes for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 3,507 in 2025. In 2025, 3,507 were registered.

Registered for the first time, by year

Volkswagen Id Buzzes registered for the first time in Great Britain, by year
Year First registrations
’01 0
’02 0
’03 0
’04 0
’05 0
’06 0
’07 0
’08 0
’09 0
’10 0
’11 0
’12 0
’13 0
’14 0
’15 0
’16 0
’17 0
’18 0
’19 0
’20 0
’21 0
’22 359
’23 1,922
’24 2,205
’25 3,507

Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated

Volkswagen Id Buzz safety recalls

DVSA lists 6 safety recalls for the Volkswagen Id Buzz since 1992, the first in 2024. The most recent was launched on 12 March 2026.

Battery Check

Launched 12 March 2026 DVSA recall R/2026/150 Manufacturer ref. 93MI

Defect
For affected vehicles battery cells were fitted in the high-voltage battery that can demonstrate an increased self-discharge due to a production fault. In the event of heavy self-discharge the yellow indicator lamps may light up.
Remedy
The affected battery modules must be checked and if necessary replaced. The vehicle may only be charged outdoors and up to maximum 80%.
Vehicles affected
7,205 Id Buzz vehicles
Built
5 Sept 2022 to 20 Jun 2024
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All 6 Volkswagen Id Buzz recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates

54% of the Volkswagen Id Buzzes on the DVLA record are vans. DVSA’s recalls cover every body type, so some of these recalls may apply only to vans.

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Volkswagen Id Buzz. 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.

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Compare the Volkswagen Id Buzz with other Volkswagen models

Volkswagen Id Buzz compared with other Volkswagen models
Model Licensed Change on a year SORN Rank Main fuel
Volkswagen Id Buzz 8,371 +81.0% 102 366 Electric
Volkswagen Golf 900,884 −2.1% 122,944 3 Petrol
Volkswagen Polo 663,686 −0.3% 49,229 6 Petrol
Volkswagen Tiguan 331,220 +6.5% 4,557 19 Diesel
Volkswagen T-Roc 164,314 +16.3% 684 49 Petrol

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Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Licensed and SORN counts Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport End of March 2026 8,473 Id Buzz 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.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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