A study carried for Kwik Fit has revealed which cars are most likely to be registered as s Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN). As the name suggests, a driver would use a SORN if they want to register their car off the road. This could be for a number of reasons such as a legal obligation because the car does not have tax/insurance or it could be a restoration project.
The study shows figures of the highest amount of cars 'off-road' in the UK and also the highest proportion of cars 'off-road'. The data was collected from all car models with at least 10,000 registered in the UK. The stats may not make for the best reading as there are some iconic cars on there, most likely old family cars or classics waiting to be restored.
The table below shows the highest proportion of cars SORN in the UK:
The table below shows the highest amount of cars SORN in the UK. I must admit I was surprised to see the Volkswagen Golf at the top.
Roger Griggs, communications director at Kwik Fit, said: “Our analysis of the data shows that significant numbers of some of the most popular cars of previous generations are still in existence, but not being seen on the road. It may be that our collective love for these models stops them heading for the scrapyard, with their owners believing that they will get them back on the road some day and we would certainly encourage them to keep these much loved cars in working order.”