Volkswagen Taigo statistics

• Licensed in Great Britain 28,450 +21.8% on a year earlier
• Declared SORN 82 Off the road, not taxed
• MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 88.7% Cars of the same ages 89.4%
• Rank by number licensed No. 198 of 1,159 models we cover
• Licensed count At its peak highest since 2022
• New registrations in 2025 6,395 registered for the first time

How many Volkswagen Taigos are left in Great Britain?

There were 28,450 Volkswagen Taigos licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 82 declared off the road (SORN). That is the most on the road at any year end since 2022.

Volkswagen Taigo MOT reliability

In 2025, 88.7% of Volkswagen Taigo MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Volkswagen Taigos tested pass 89.4% of the time, so the Volkswagen Taigo does about as well as average for its age.

Volkswagen Taigo MOT failures

Tyres is the most common reason a Volkswagen Taigo fails its MOT, appearing on 38.7% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 4.6% of Volkswagen Taigo tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.

Most common Volkswagen Taigo MOT defects and advisories

The single most common reason a Volkswagen Taigo failed its MOT in 2025 was “Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick”, on 20.6% of 675 failed tests. 32.1% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.

Volkswagen Taigo by year

The 2022 Volkswagen Taigo has its own page, with its MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left.

Volkswagen Taigo engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 28,603 Volkswagen Taigos licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 88.8% have an engine of 901cc to 1,000cc, and 11.2% have an engine of 1,401cc to 1,500cc. The share with an engine of 901cc to 1,000cc has grown from 82.8% in 2022 to 88.8%.

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 Taigo fuel economy and CO2

The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Volkswagen Taigo from 2025, and still lists it. On the WLTP test (listings 2025 to 2026), official combined fuel economy for its petrol versions ranges from 47.1 to 53.3 mpg, with CO2 of 120 to 136 g/km.

Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

• Official figures from laboratory type-approval tests. VCA says they may not be achieved in real-world driving, and should not be used to rank cars with similar figures.
• Engine sizes are rounded to the nearest 0.1 litre. A version is one line in VCA’s data (description, gearbox, engine and fuel), counted once however many years it was listed. Matched from VCA’s model name “Taigo”. How we use VCA’s figures.

Volkswagen Taigo safety recalls

DVSA lists 1 safety recall for the Volkswagen Taigo, launched on 9 June 2025.

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Volkswagen Taigo. 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 15 Sept 2026

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