By the Car Subscriptions Editorial Team · Updated 8 October 2026
- Founded
- 1937
- Headquarters
- Wolfsburg, Germany
- Part of
- Volkswagen Group
About Volkswagen
Volkswagen was established in 1937 to build an affordable car for Germany, and the factory town that became Wolfsburg grew around it. The Beetle went into large-scale production after the Second World War under British military oversight and went on to sell more than 21 million examples worldwide, making Volkswagen a global name. Its name simply means 'people's car' in German.
The front-drive Golf, launched in 1974, replaced the Beetle as the brand's core model and remains one of Europe's best-known cars. Volkswagen is now the largest brand in the Volkswagen Group, which also includes Audi, Skoda, SEAT, Cupra, Porsche, Bentley and Lamborghini. Its UK range covers the Polo, Golf, T-Roc and Tiguan, while the ID. family, including the ID.3, ID.4, ID.7, ID. Buzz and new ID. Polo, makes up its electric line-up. Volkswagen remains one of the best-selling car brands in the UK, and the Golf has long been one of the country's most popular hatchbacks.
Volkswagen on a car subscription
Volkswagen is a sensible subscription choice for drivers who want a familiar, practical car for a set period, such as a family car while between purchases. The ID. models are popular with people trying an EV for the first time, and they can offer low Benefit-in-Kind tax for company car drivers. Check the mileage allowance, the insurance excess on GTI and R models, and the real-world range and charging speed of any ID. model you are considering.
Popular Volkswagen models
- Polo
- Golf
- T-Roc
- Tiguan
- ID.3
- ID.4
Electric Volkswagen models
- ⚡ ID. Polo
- ⚡ ID.3
- ⚡ ID.4
- ⚡ ID.5
- ⚡ ID.7
- ⚡ ID. Buzz
Model availability on subscription changes often. Volkswagen and its logo are trademarks of their owner; we are not affiliated with Volkswagen.
Volkswagen subscriptions: FAQs
Can I get a Volkswagen on a car subscription in the UK?
Yes. Volkswagens are widely available on UK subscriptions and short leases, from superminis to large SUVs and electric models. Availability changes, so check current listings.
Can I subscribe to an electric Volkswagen?
Many providers offer ID. models such as the ID.3, ID.4 and ID.7. Newer arrivals like the ID. Polo may take time to appear on subscription fleets.
Is a Volkswagen subscription good for a family car?
It can be. Models such as the Tiguan, ID.4 and ID. Buzz offer plenty of space, and a subscription lets you change car if your needs shift. Check boot space, seating and mileage limits against your usage.