Used Volkswagen prices in South Africa
Typical prices for 14 Volkswagen models, from RideReport's South African pricing data: a 2021 example with about 70,000 km. Open any model for prices by mileage, known faults, repair costs and the real monthly cost.
| Model | Type | Typical price | Verdict | L/100km |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Polo | Hatchback | R198k–R230k | 7.8 · Smart Buy | 5.1 |
| Volkswagen Polo Vivo | Budget hatchback | R171k–R215k | 7.8 · Solid Buy | 7.2 |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | Large SUV | R418k–R533k | 7.9 · Smart buy for premium compact-SUV seekers | 8.1 |
| Volkswagen Amarok | Bakkie | R540k–R650k | 7.8 · Strong Buy | 7.5 (diesel) |
| Volkswagen Caravelle | Luxury MPV | R930k–R1.1m | 7.8 · Strong Buy | 8.5 (diesel) |
| Volkswagen T-Cross | Compact crossover | R258k–R327k | 7.4 · Solid Urban Buy | 5.8 |
| Volkswagen Transporter | MPV / people carrier | R616k–R766k | 7.8 · Strong Buy for Operators | 7.2 (diesel) |
| Volkswagen Caddy | MPV / people carrier | R264k–R326k | 7.8 · Strong Buy | 6.5 (diesel) |
| Volkswagen Jetta | Hatchback | R249k–R312k | 7.8 · Strong Buy | 6.9 |
| Volkswagen T-Roc | Compact crossover | R340k–R432k | 7.6 · Strong Buy for Premium Seekers | 8 |
| Volkswagen Up | Budget hatchback | R150k–R200k | 7.6 · Smart Buy | 5 |
| Volkswagen Golf | Hatchback | R401k–R481k | 8.2 · Strong buy (warranty + efficiency) | 5.8 (diesel) |
| Volkswagen Touareg | Luxury SUV | R874k–R992k | 7.8 · Strong Buy – Practical Luxury | 9.2 (diesel) |
| Volkswagen Passat | Entry luxury | R318k–R396k | — | — |
Typical retail range for a 2021 model with about 70,000 km. Verdict scores are AI-assisted. Prices for a specific car depend on variant, condition and history.
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How much does a used Volkswagen cost in South Africa?
A typical 2021 Volkswagen with about 70,000 km costs from around R150k (Up) to R1.1m (Caravelle), depending on the model. Every model below links to its own page with prices by mileage, known faults and monthly running costs.
What is the cheapest used Volkswagen?
Of the 14 Volkswagen models priced here, the Up has the lowest typical price at R150k–R200k for a 2021 example with about 70,000 km. Cheap to buy isn't always cheap to own, so check each model's known faults and repair costs.
What is the best used Volkswagen to buy?
On RideReport's verdict scores (AI-assisted, based on SA pricing, known faults, owner feedback and running costs), the highest-rated Volkswagen here is the Golf (8.2, "Strong buy (warranty + efficiency)"). Always check the specific car's history and condition.