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What is your Volkswagen up! worth in 2026? See the indication by year, known weak spots and tips for the best price.

What is a Volkswagen up! worth in 2026?

A 2023 Volkswagen up! with around 46,000 km fetches roughly €8,600 in a private sale, or about €7,300 as a trade-in. A 2018 car with 111,000 km is worth about €4,750 privately. These are indications for a car in good condition.

Indicationby model year, with average mileage and in good condition (prices as of October 2026)

Indication Volkswagen up! by model year, with average mileage and in good condition (prices as of October 2026)
YearTrade-inAuction / dealer bidPrivate sale
202346,000 km€7,300€7,950€8,600
202259,000 km€6,400€6,950€7,550
202172,000 km€5,550€6,050€6,650
202085,000 km€4,850€5,350€5,950
201998,000 km€4,200€4,700€5,300
2018111,000 km€3,650€4,150€4,750
2017124,000 km€3,150€3,650€4,250
2016137,000 km€2,700€3,200€3,800
2015150,000 km€2,300€2,800€3,400
2014163,000 km€1,850€2,350€2,950
2013176,000 km€1,450€1,950€2,550
2012189,000 km€1,050€1,550€2,150
2011202,000 km€750€1,250€1,850

Calculated with the Sell Your Car value model: estimated new price, yearly depreciation for this segment and fuel, and how well this model holds its value. Trim, options, damage and servicing make the difference.

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What does a Volkswagen up! fetch now?

By build year, from the 79 Volkswagen up! cars for sale at dealers and importers on 27 October 2026. Private sale, dealer offer and trade-in are derived from the asking price with the usual dealer margins; your car can differ by trim, mileage and condition.

YearDealer asking pricePrivate saleDealer offerTrade-in
2023 (22)€14,250€12,800€11,850€10,900
2022 (10)€18,200€16,350€15,150€13,900
2021 (25)€10,400€9,350€8,650€7,950
2020 (4)€9,800€8,800€8,150€7,500
2019 (8)€10,250€9,200€8,500€7,850
2018 (4)€8,350€7,500€6,950€6,400

Depreciation year by year: Volkswagen up!

A Volkswagen up! loses 2.3% a year on average. Measured on 73 cars for sale on 27 October 2026 (built 2018–2023).

Depreciation by year of the Volkswagen up!
YearCarsAsking priceNew priceValue keptDrop per yearMileage
202322€14,250€19,30072%–48,000 km
202210€18,200€25,60072%+0.3%45,500 km
202125€10,400€16,40063%−13%73,000 km
2020*4€9,800€15,15067%+6.3%86,000 km
20198€10,250€14,10069%+3.5%80,500 km
2018*4€8,350€13,60061%−11%120,000 km

Median per year. New price: what the car cost new in the Netherlands, the RDW catalogue price (incl. VAT, BPM and factory options, without delivery costs). For cars imported used: the Dutch catalogue price of that version. Value kept: asking price divided by the car’s own new price. Drop per year: value kept against the next newer year; a plus means that year asks relatively more. Older cars have more miles, which is part of the drop. * Fewer than 5 cars: indicative only. Asking prices, not sale prices.

Who buys a used Volkswagen up!?

The up! is the city car Volkswagen stopped building in 2023, and that is exactly why it stays in demand: no new ones are coming. Buyers are new drivers, parents looking for a first car for their child and city dwellers who want something frugal that fits anywhere. The 1.0 with 60 or 75 hp is the volume seller; the 1.0 TSI and the GTI are the pick of the bunch. Its twins, the Škoda Citigo and Seat Mii, are technically almost identical; buyers compare them directly, though they often pay a little more for the VW badge.

The e-up! is a different story. The version from 2020 with 32.3 kWh usable capacity was especially popular. For that car, battery health (SoH) and charging options set the price. Buyers may also wait for the announced subsidy for used EVs, which is not open yet (read more). With the petrol up!, it is all about servicing, five doors and air conditioning. Start with a free valuation and compare trade-in, auction and private sale.

Which up! generations are there?

Which up! generations are there?
GenerationWhat to know
up! (eerste versie)2011–20161.0 three-cylinder with 60 or 75 hp, three or five doors, optional ASG automated gearbox.
up! (facelift)2016–2023New 90 hp 1.0 TSI, better smartphone integration and, from 2018, the sporty up! GTI.
e-up!2013–2023Electric; first with a small battery, from 2020 with 32.3 kWh usable and a much longer range.

Which up! versions are popular?

These are the versions buyers search for most. Name the exact version in your ad.

  • Volkswagen up! 1.0 move up!
  • Volkswagen up! 1.0 high up!
  • Volkswagen up! 1.0 BMT up! beats
  • Volkswagen up! 1.0 TSI GTI
  • Volkswagen up! e-up! 32 kWh

What are the known weak spots of the up!?

  • ASG automated manual: slow, jerky shifts; the actuator or clutch can wear
  • The clutch wears faster with lots of city driving; a high biting point is a warning sign
  • e-up!: battery capacity drops with age and frequent fast charging; only an SoH test gives certainty
  • Small dents and scratches all round: a city car leads a hard parking life

What does a buyer check on a used up!?

  • Clutch biting point and gear changes, especially on the ASG
  • Air conditioning: not every up! has it, and many buyers insist on it
  • On the e-up!: SoH report, charging cables and whether fast charging works
  • Odometer judgement and APK history via the RDW
  • Tyres and brakes: cheap to fix, but buyers use them to negotiate

How do you sell your up! for the best price?

  1. Highlight five doors, air conditioning and low running costs: exactly what new drivers and parents search for
  2. Sell an up! GTI privately to enthusiasts; a trade-in will not pay you for what makes it special
  3. For an e-up!, have the battery tested and state the real range in summer and winter
  4. Check Citigo and Mii prices from the same year when pricing; buyers certainly will

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FAQ about the Volkswagen up!

Is the VW up! still easy to sell now production has ended?

Yes. With no new up! coming and small, affordable city cars becoming scarce, demand for tidy examples holds up well. Parts are widely available thanks to the shared technology with the Citigo and Mii. A five-door with air conditioning and full history gets the most responses; price it using a valuation and the asking prices of comparable cars.

What determines the value of an e-up! in 2026?

Mostly the battery and the model year. An e-up! from 2020 with 32.3 kWh usable is far more sought after than an older version with a small battery. An SoH report reassures buyers. In 2026 electric cars pay 70% of the normal road tax (a 30% discount), which underlines the low running costs. Read how to check the battery before you advertise.

Is an up! with the ASG gearbox harder to sell?

Yes, a little. The ASG is an automated manual that shifts slowly and with a nod; anyone expecting a proper automatic is often disappointed after the test drive. Some buyers do choose it deliberately, older drivers for example. Explain how it drives, and consider a dealer bid via auction if private buyers lose interest.

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