Depreciation & used values · Panel van
Volkswagen Transporter depreciation
The Volkswagen Transporter loses about 48% of its value in its first three years. From a list price of £42,000, a 2023 example with around 35,000 miles on the clock is worth about £18,000 today. The year-by-year table below values every age of Transporter at its typical mileage, from the same model behind its full profile.
Value by registration year
What a used Transporter is worth, year by year
Each row values that year's Transporter at its typical mileage (11,722 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | <1 yr | 6,000 | £39,950 | £36,550–£43,350 | 95% |
| 2025 | 1 yr | 11,500 | £28,650 | £26,100–£31,200 | 72% |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | 23,500 | £22,650 | £20,550–£24,750 | 60% |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | 35,000 | £18,000 | £16,250–£19,750 | 50% |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | 47,000 | £15,200 | £13,650–£16,750 | 45% |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | 58,500 | £14,300 | £12,800–£15,800 | 45% |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | 70,500 | £13,200 | £11,750–£14,650 | 44% |
| 2019 | 7 yrs | 82,000 | £11,300 | £10,050–£12,600 | 40% |
| 2018 | 8 yrs | 94,000 | £9,650 | £8,550–£10,800 | 36% |
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 Transporter 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 — the 4-year mark is the sweet spot
- Loses about 10% a year around 3 years old
- Steepest losses are over by about 4 years
- UK numbers steady (+1.7% year on year)
- Reliability 62/100
Transporter depreciation — quick answers
How much does a Volkswagen Transporter depreciate?
The Volkswagen Transporter loses about 48% of its value in the first three years. A 2023 example with around 35,000 miles is worth about £18,000 today.
What is a 2023 Volkswagen Transporter worth?
A 2023 Volkswagen Transporter at a typical 35,000 miles is worth about £18,000 — likely between £16,250 and £19,750 depending on condition and history.
When is the best time to buy or sell a Volkswagen Transporter?
Fair value — the 4-year mark is the sweet spot. It loses about 10.4% a year around 3 years old, with the steepest losses over by roughly 4 years.