Car statistics
Volkswagen Karmann Ghia statistics
How many Volkswagen Karmann Ghias 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 851 +1.3% on a year earlier
- Declared SORN 475 Off the road, not taxed
- Rank by number licensed No. 721 of 1,159 models we cover
- Peak year 2025 852 licensed
- New registrations in 2025 22 registered for the first time
- Most common fuel Petrol 99.6% of those licensed
How many Volkswagen Karmann Ghias are left in Great Britain?
There were 851 Volkswagen Karmann Ghias licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 475 declared off the road (SORN). That is 0.1% fewer than the peak of 852 in 2025.
Volkswagen Karmann Ghias licensed in Great Britain
The highest year-end count was 852 in 2025.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 441 |
| 1995 | 413 |
| 1996 | 523 |
| 1997 | 609 |
| 1998 | 679 |
| 1999 | 704 |
| 2000 | 669 |
| 2001 | 687 |
| 2002 | 806 |
| 2003 | 787 |
| 2004 | 827 |
| 2005 | 808 |
| 2006 | 745 |
| 2007 | 721 |
| 2008 | 707 |
| 2009 | 676 |
| 2010 | 654 |
| 2011 | 656 |
| 2012 | 623 |
| 2013 | 669 |
| 2014 | 657 |
| 2015 | 668 |
| 2016 | 689 |
| 2017 | 674 |
| 2018 | 764 |
| 2019 | 790 |
| 2020 | 810 |
| 2021 | 839 |
| 2022 | 848 |
| 2023 | 851 |
| 2024 | 841 |
| 2025 | 852 |
| 2026 | 851 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Fuel type
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Volkswagen Karmann Ghia MOT reliability
There were not enough MOT tests of Volkswagen Karmann Ghias 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.
Volkswagen Karmann Ghia registrations over time
Registrations of Volkswagen Karmann Ghias for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 292 in 2002. In 2025, 22 were registered.
Registered for the first time, by year
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 41 |
| ’02 | 292 |
| ’03 | 42 |
| ’04 | 43 |
| ’05 | 32 |
| ’06 | 19 |
| ’07 | 25 |
| ’08 | 21 |
| ’09 | 19 |
| ’10 | 21 |
| ’11 | 19 |
| ’12 | 16 |
| ’13 | 35 |
| ’14 | 32 |
| ’15 | 52 |
| ’16 | 31 |
| ’17 | 29 |
| ’18 | 48 |
| ’19 | 46 |
| ’20 | 38 |
| ’21 | 42 |
| ’22 | 30 |
| ’23 | 22 |
| ’24 | 17 |
| ’25 | 22 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Volkswagen Karmann Ghia engine sizes and fuel types
Of the 870 Volkswagen Karmann Ghias licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 37.5% have an engine of 1,601cc to 1,700cc, and 30.2% have an engine of 1,501cc to 1,600cc. The share with an engine of 1,601cc to 1,700cc has grown from 30.8% in 2014 to 37.5%. Diesels made up 4.6% of those licensed in 2014 and 0.1% in 2025.
Engine sizes, end of 2025
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 1,601cc to 1,700cc 326 licensed | 37.5% |
| 1,501cc to 1,600cc 263 licensed | 30.2% |
| 1,401cc to 1,500cc 69 licensed | 7.9% |
| 1,201cc to 1,300cc 64 licensed | 7.4% |
| 1,101cc to 1,200cc 62 licensed | 7.1% |
| 1,301cc to 1,400cc 43 licensed | 4.9% |
| Other sizes 43 licensed | 4.9% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,601–1,700cc | Petrol | 326 | 37.5% |
| 1,501–1,600cc | Petrol | 263 | 30.2% |
| 1,401–1,500cc | Petrol | 68 | 7.8% |
| 1,201–1,300cc | Petrol | 64 | 7.4% |
| 1,101–1,200cc | Petrol | 62 | 7.1% |
| 1,301–1,400cc | Petrol | 43 | 4.9% |
| 1,701–1,800cc | Petrol | 17 | 2.0% |
Engine sizes, 2014 to 2025
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 1,601–1,700cc | 1,501–1,600cc | 1,401–1,500cc | 1,201–1,300cc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 30.8% | 32.5% | 11.2% | 6.6% |
| 2015 | 32.1% | 32.1% | 11.0% | 6.2% |
| 2016 | 32.1% | 31.9% | 10.8% | 7.1% |
| 2017 | 33.5% | 30.8% | 9.8% | 8.0% |
| 2018 | 33.9% | 30.7% | 9.8% | 8.1% |
| 2019 | 34.1% | 31.7% | 8.8% | 8.0% |
| 2020 | 34.5% | 32.4% | 8.2% | 7.4% |
| 2021 | 36.2% | 31.6% | 8.0% | 7.4% |
| 2022 | 36.7% | 31.3% | 7.9% | 7.4% |
| 2023 | 36.5% | 31.2% | 7.8% | 7.9% |
| 2024 | 36.5% | 31.0% | 9.1% | 7.6% |
| 2025 | 37.5% | 30.2% | 7.9% | 7.4% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
Fuel type, 2014 to 2025
Share of those licensed at the end of each year.
| Year | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 95.4% | 4.6% |
| 2015 | 95.6% | 4.4% |
| 2016 | 96.0% | 4.0% |
| 2017 | 96.5% | 3.5% |
| 2018 | 97.3% | 2.7% |
| 2019 | 98.5% | 1.5% |
| 2020 | 99.0% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | 99.4% | 0.6% |
| 2022 | 99.5% | 0.3% |
| 2023 | 99.5% | 0.2% |
| 2024 | 99.7% | 0.1% |
| 2025 | 99.7% | 0.1% |
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.
Volkswagen Karmann Ghia safety recalls
We found no recalls for the Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 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 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia. 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 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia with other Volkswagen models
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Karmann Ghia | 851 | +1.3% | 475 | 721 | Petrol |
| 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 |
Data sources and methodology
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 1,326 Karmann Ghia 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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