Volkswagen has come clean on the number of cars that have its emissions-busting software in the UK and the problem goes way beyond VW.

The company says more than a million VWs, Seats, Skodas and Audis are affected.

In the coming days, the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) details of affected cars will be released to retailers. In addition, a self-serve process for customers to check if their vehicle is affected will be set up.

Step by step, affected customers will be contacted, with details of a process to get their vehicles corrected in the near future. In the meantime, all vehicles are technically safe and roadworthy.

Under the action plan, the Volkswagen Group brands whose vehicles are affected will present the technical solutions and measures to relevant responsible authorities in October.

Customers with these vehicles will be kept informed over the coming weeks and months. All of the Group brands affected will set up national websites to update customers on developments.

The specific numbers of vehicles in the UK affected per brand are as follows: Volkswagen Passenger Cars – 508,276 Audi – 393,450 SEAT – 76,773 ŠKODA – 131,569 Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles – 79,838