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
+£4,173+24%21 with · 21 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 market in the UK is signalling weakness. The median price stands at £13,046, down 29.5% over the past year, and our high-confidence tracking data suggests this deterioration is material rather than cyclical noise.
Liquidity conditions remain thin, with only four sales recorded in the trailing twelve months across our database. While our total historical sample spans sixteen transactions, the sparse recent activity indicates limited buyer engagement at current asking levels and poses a meaningful friction cost for sellers seeking prompt exits.
The T2 carries a collectibility score of six and holds moderate desirability within the appreciating classic segment. Production volumes for this model are not available in our dataset, but the type remains common enough that condition, provenance, and spec rather than rarity dominate pricing. Recent transacted examples average 24,100 miles, suggesting most survivor stock sees light use or careful ownership.
The forward outlook is pronounced. Our base projection anticipates a further 54.2% decline over three years to around £5,977, with five-year depreciation reaching 63.6% and £4,745. These forecasts reflect sustained softness in the classic Volkswagen market and the absence of the speculative tailwinds that supported these vehicles through the 2010s boom.
Prospective buyers may find better entry points ahead given the depth of the forecast decline. Holders should weigh holding costs and storage against the trajectory; patience is favoured over haste in this segment at present.
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 tracked47
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared47 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)£450
- Maintenance£900
- Storage£2,400
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual cost£3,750
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months4
- Sell-Through25%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- 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.