Volkswagen Type 2 (T2)
1967–1979
Lowest price
£8,000
Since 2020
Median price
£17,430
Since 2020 · n=16
Highest price
£28,352
Since 2020
Sold cars
16
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 16 lots

Based on 16 verified auction results
£13,046
Market value · recent verified sales
-29.5%
12-month change
Wait or Sell
Prices declining. Sellers should consider acting; buyers should wait.
Median sold price down 29.5% over the last 12 months. Loss is likely to continue, especially for this segment.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
6/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
£5,977
-54%
5-Year Forecast
£4,745
-64%
Market scores
46
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Poor
10
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Built ≤ 1974
+£3,954+23%22 with · 18 without · high confidence
Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Sales are pooled across markets on a relative-price basis, so exchange rates and market levels can't skew the split. Options interact in ways a one-at-a-time split can’t capture — treat each premium as directional rather than gospel.
Marque analyst note
The Volkswagen Type 2 T2 has fallen sharply in the UK market, with the median price down to £13,046 and declining 29.5% over the past twelve months. This downward pressure carries a sell signal and reflects a broader depreciation trend rather than a temporary correction.
Market activity remains sparse, with just four sales recorded in the past year against a total tracked sample of sixteen vehicles. This thin liquidity suggests buyers should expect limited selection and sellers may face extended holding periods to secure a sale at desired terms.
The typical T2 transacting in the current market carries around 24,100 miles, indicating these examples are generally well-preserved examples rather than high-mileage daily drivers. The model retains its collectible classification, though moderate desirability and low transaction volume suggest appeal remains niche within the UK classic market.
The base projection for the next three years points to a steep decline, with median values potentially falling to around £5,977—a 54% drop from current levels. Over five years, that trend deepens further, with the model potentially reaching £4,745 under base-case assumptions, representing a cumulative loss of nearly 64%.
This combination of accelerating depreciation, thin trading, and weak near-term momentum suggests the T2 market is contracting rather than consolidating. Owners should reassess holding periods, while prospective buyers considering entry may find better value waiting for further price stabilization, though no recovery is projected within the five-year window.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg value£13,046
- Annual appr. rate-29.5%/yr
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked44
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared44 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)£450
- Maintenance£900
- Storage£2,400
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual cost£3,750
For sale now · 1 live
All live dealsMarket Liquidity
- Active Listings1
- Sales Last 12 Months4
- Sell-Through25%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings1
- Avg Sale Price£17,270
- Avg Mileage at Sale24,100 mi
- Recent Price Range£8,000 – £28,352
- Total Sales Tracked16
Recent sales
Showing latest 16£14,851
the-market · 15 Jun 2026
£17,800
Collecting Cars · 16 Mar 2026
£11,240
the-market · 2 Mar 2026
£10,440
the-market · 8 Oct 2025
£15,177
the-market · 7 Apr 2025
£21,529
the-market · 26 Feb 2025
£10,000
Collecting Cars · 11 Feb 2025
£20,000
Collecting Cars · 3 Feb 2025
£22,222
the-market · 13 Jan 2025
£18,500
the-market · 6 Jan 2025
24,100 mi
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.
