UK vehicle statistics / JCB

How many JCB 6tst trucks are left?

At the end of 2026 Q1, DfT recorded 72 licensed and 214 SORN vehicles in the UK within the JCB 6tst generic-model group.

Looking at a 6tst?

Population figures cannot tell you whether one particular car is taxed, MOT-valid or safe to buy.

Check its registration free for the official tax, MOT and mileage record. If the car is still worth pursuing, the optional £9.99 full history check adds outstanding-finance, stolen and insurance write-off checks.

Wondering whether one particular 6tst is off the road? A free SORN check shows whether it is currently SORN, taxed or untaxed.

Is the 6tst disappearing?

Licensed numbers peaked at 261 in 2018 Q3 and stand at 72 in 2026 Q1, down 72%. That is down 63% in the five years since 2021 Q1.

A falling population is worth knowing before you buy: it usually means fewer donor cars, fewer specialists and slower parts supply, and it is why a good example of a scarce model can hold its price while a neglected one is hard to sell at any price.

Fuel and when it shows up in the statistics

DfT codes every vehicle in the JCB 6tst generic-model group as diesel.

JCB 6tst first appears in the published DfT series in 2015 Q2. Earlier quarters in this file do not include it, so that quarter is not a production start date.

Before you buy

  • Budget for a shrinking fleet — Licensed numbers are down 72% from the 2018 Q3 peak of 261. Fewer cars on the road usually means fewer donor parts and fewer specialists.
  • Check the actual 6tst — These figures describe the model group. Enter the registration for that vehicle's free MOT, tax and mileage record before you pay a deposit.

Quarterly licensed and SORN counts

Every quarter DfT has published for this model group, newest first.

QuarterLicensedSORN
2026 Q172214
2025 Q472217
2025 Q373218
2025 Q276217
2025 Q177218
2024 Q464225
2024 Q372223
2024 Q2136171
2024 Q1139168
2023 Q4142167
2023 Q3148163
2023 Q2154163
2023 Q1160163
2022 Q4159165
2022 Q3158167
2022 Q2166161
2022 Q1167157
2021 Q4170154
2021 Q3175153
2021 Q2189137
2021 Q1195137
2020 Q4213119
2020 Q3214118
2020 Q2210121
2020 Q1221115
2019 Q424097
2019 Q324295
2019 Q224690
2019 Q124888
2018 Q425384
2018 Q326177
2018 Q226079
2018 Q125677
2017 Q425760
2017 Q325844
2017 Q220545
2017 Q112432
2016 Q48719
2016 Q37316
2016 Q2397
2016 Q1211
2015 Q480
2015 Q340
2015 Q210
2015 Q100
2014 Q400
2014 Q300

Other JCB models

  • 540 — 6,880 licensed
  • 535 — 3,283 licensed
  • 531 — 2,003 licensed
  • 3CX — 2,418 licensed
  • 525 — 1,820 licensed
  • Tm320 — 2,380 licensed

See how many of every JCB model are left

Common questions

How many JCB 6tst trucks are left in the UK?

72 were licensed and 214 were SORN at the end of 2026 Q1, according to DfT and DVLA statistics for this generic-model group.

How many JCB 6tst trucks are SORN?

214 are declared SORN, alongside 72 licensed, at the end of 2026 Q1.

Is the 6tst disappearing?

Licensed numbers peaked at 261 in 2018 Q3 and stand at 72 in 2026 Q1, down 72%. That is down 63% in the five years since 2021 Q1.

What fuel is the 6tst coded as?

DfT codes every vehicle in the JCB 6tst generic-model group as diesel.

When does the 6tst appear in the UK statistics?

JCB 6tst first appears in the published DfT series in 2015 Q2. Earlier quarters in this file do not include it, so that quarter is not a production start date.

Does this say whether one 6tst is a good buy?

No. These are population figures for the model group. Enter that vehicle's registration for its own free MOT, tax and mileage record.

Source and limitations

Source: Department for Transport and DVLA, df_VEH0120_UK. Released 2026-07-15 under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

DVLA make and model fields are administrative data and can contain omissions or inconsistencies. These statistics describe model groups, not an individual registration.

Confidential cells marked [c] represent between 1 and 4 vehicles and are treated as zero in aggregates, so totals can be slightly understated.