Licensed vehicles in Great Britain
Licensed vehicles in Great Britain stood at 41,539.4 thousands in Q2 2026, according to GOV.UK official statistics. It is one of the indicators in the Road vehicles and traffic table (Value · Quarterly), with a complete series running from Q2 1994 to Q2 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Road vehicles and traffic table
| Indicator | Q2-2026 | Q1-2026 | Q4-2025 | Q3-2025 | Q2-2025 | Q1-2025 | Q4-2024 | Q3-2024 | Q2-2024 | Q1-2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All licensed vehicles | |||||||||||
| Great Britain | 41,539.4 | 41,107.6 | 40,949.68 | 41,095.9 | 40,932.37 | 40,577.93 | 40,366.05 | 40,561.11 | 40,448.91 | 40,100.97 | |
| England | 35,431.42 | 35,041.33 | 34,892.65 | 35,000.01 | 34,852.61 | 34,542.18 | 34,369.13 | 34,526.93 | 34,436.62 | 34,142.51 |
Understanding licensed vehicles in Great Britain
Total active transport units registered across Great Britain are quantified by this series, incorporating every permitted vehicle class within England, Scotland, and Wales. The scope strictly excludes Northern Ireland, making direct numerical comparisons with United Kingdom aggregates misleading. Included are all automobiles, goods vehicles, buses, and two-wheeled transports possessing current operational clearance. Units possessing statutory off-road declarations or foreign registration remain outside the scope.
Seasonality influences registration surges typically observed during specific vehicle licensing months, meaning period-on-period comparisons can mislead without seasonal adjustment. Early releases are subject to routine administrative revisions as late paperwork is processed by licensing authorities. Analysts evaluating road infrastructure usage alongside fleet volumes must recognise that geographical boundaries for this measure do not align with cross-border traffic flows.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this measure cover Northern Ireland?
- No, Great Britain statistics strictly exclude Northern Ireland records.
- Why might early quarterly figures be revised?
- Administrative processing lags for late registrations require subsequent data corrections.
- Are motorcycles included in this total?
- Yes, all licensed vehicle classes are aggregated within this comprehensive count.