UK SALES - VW COMMERCIAL - More records fall for Volkswagen, with its UK commerical division

• Record UK registrations of more than 44,000 vehicles in 2014– up 8.4per cent on 2013
• UK market share of 12.4 per cent
• Crafter deliveries up 38.4 per cent
• Amarok registrations up 20.4 per cent
• Volkswagen cements number two position in the LCV sector

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is celebrating a record-breaking 2014 with best-ever annual new vehicle registrations. A total of 40,624 light commercial vehicles were registered, up 9.0 per cent from 37,267 in 2013. The brand also registered 3,673 passenger carriers and camper vans, taking total UK registrations to 44,297 up 8.4 per cent on 2013 (40,857).

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles maintained its number two position in the light commercial vehicles sector, recording a market share of 12.4 per cent.

Every vehicle in the brand’s multi award-winning model range played its part in the success. Transporter accounted for 18,593 registrations, compared with 16,663 in 2013 – up 11.6 per cent. The Caddy remained as popular as ever, with 12,292 new vehicles making their way to new customers.

Crafter registrations soared in 2014 to a record 7,130, up 38.4 per cent on 2013 (5,153), while demand for the all-conquering Amarok increased by 20.4 per cent (3,080), when compared with 2013 (2,559).

Carl zu Dohna, Director of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, commented: ‘Our vans are proving more popular than ever, not just because of their quality and comfort, but also because of our strong residuals and the service support provided from our dedicated Van Centre network.

These are strong results and everyone involved in the brand deserves a huge thank you. We will carry this strong performance and phenomenal momentum into 2015, as we embark on a truly exciting year.’