Depreciation & used values · Estate
Volkswagen Passat depreciation
The Volkswagen Passat loses about 40% of its value in its first three years. From a list price of £38,500, a 2023 example with around 39,500 miles on the clock is worth about £21,500 today. The year-by-year table below values every age of Passat at its typical mileage, from the same model behind its full profile.
Value by registration year
What a used Passat is worth, year by year
Each row values that year's Passat at its typical mileage (13,230 miles a year). The headline is the midpoint of a private sale and a dealer forecourt price; the range reflects condition and history.
| Reg year | Age | Typical miles | Est. value | Likely range | Of new price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 yrs | 39,500 | £21,500 | £19,450–£23,600 | 56% |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | 53,000 | £17,150 | £15,450–£18,900 | 48% |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | 66,000 | £13,800 | £12,350–£15,250 | 42% |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | 79,500 | £11,400 | £10,150–£12,650 | 36% |
| 2019 | 7 yrs | 92,500 | £9,450 | £8,400–£10,550 | 32% |
| 2018 | 8 yrs | 106,000 | £7,900 | £7,000–£8,850 | 28% |
Values are the Forecourt model's estimate at each age's typical mileage, not offers. For a specific mileage, trim and region, use the full Passat profile →
The depreciation curve
Share of original value retained by age (to 8 years). The same curve drives the interactive chart on the profile.
Best time to buy or sell
Hold — Fair value — depreciation is moderating
- Loses about 13% a year around 3 years old
- UK numbers shrinking (-7.2% year on year)
- Reliability 61/100
Passat depreciation — quick answers
How much does a Volkswagen Passat depreciate?
The Volkswagen Passat loses about 40% of its value in the first three years. A 2023 example with around 39,500 miles is worth about £21,500 today.
What is a 2023 Volkswagen Passat worth?
A 2023 Volkswagen Passat at a typical 39,500 miles is worth about £21,500 — likely between £19,450 and £23,600 depending on condition and history.
When is the best time to buy or sell a Volkswagen Passat?
Fair value — depreciation is moderating. It loses about 13.3% a year around 3 years old.