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Volkswagen Type 2 (T2)

1967–1979

Volkswagen Type 2

Based on 15 verified auction results

SELLDepreciatinglow confidence

£11,240

Market value · recent verified sales

-35.8%

12-month change

Wait or Sell

Prices declining. Sellers should consider acting; buyers should wait.

Median sold price down 35.8% over the last 12 months. Loss is likely to continue, especially for this segment.

Price History

Aug 2023Today

MSRP

Collectibility

6/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

£4,220

-62%

5-Year Forecast

£3,177

-72%

Market scores

44

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Poor

10

Resale Outlook

Spec Premium Engine

How spec moves the price
  • Built ≤ 1974

    £86,800,010,000 median (n=8) vs £17,500 (n=7)

    +495999957%

Computed from this model's verified auction sales. Premiums are the % difference between the median price of matching-spec lots vs the rest. Requires at least 3 sales on each side to be shown.

Marque analyst note

The Volkswagen Type 2 T2 in the UK market is trading at a median of £11,240, down 35.8 percent over the past year—a sharp reversal that warrants caution. The sell signal reflects recent downward momentum that contradicts the model's traditional classification as an appreciating classic.

With only three recorded transactions over the past 12 months across a tracked sample of 15 total sales, liquidity remains thin and price discovery is uncertain. The scarcity of recent sales activity means wide bid-ask spreads are typical, making execution difficult for both buyers and sellers.

The Type 2 T2 remains classified as collectible, and examples in the market are showing moderate wear with an average mileage of 24,100 miles. These relatively low-mileage specimens typically appeal to enthusiasts seeking usable classics rather than investment pieces.

However, the three-year projection is severe: the base case suggests prices could fall to £4,220, representing a 62.5 percent decline from current levels. The five-year outlook is even grimmer, with the model potentially trading near £3,177, a 71.7 percent drop—figures that reflect a fundamental repricing of the model within the UK collectibles market.

Current momentum and thin transaction volumes suggest the market for Type 2 T2s is contracting rather than stabilizing. Until sales activity increases and establishes a firmer price floor, holders face headwinds that align with the low-confidence sell recommendation.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value£11,240
  • Annual appr. rate-35.8%/yr
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr

Best time to buy

Monthly price index vs. this model's average

Best deals on this model historically land in Sep (~57% below average). Avoid Aug, when competition drives prices higher.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)£450
  • Maintenance£900
  • Storage£2,400
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost£3,750
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

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Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months3
  • Sell-Through20%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price£17,431
  • Avg Mileage at Sale24,100 mi
  • Recent Price Range£8,000 – £28,352
  • Total Sales Tracked15

Recent sales

Showing latest 15
  • £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

  • £17,360

    Collecting Cars · 22 Aug 2024

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.