Van depreciation calculator
Project how much your van will be worth in future years. Based on published depreciation data and typical mileage patterns.
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Inputs: model/segment, fuel, purchase price (optional), purchase date, annual mileage, years to project.
Output: year-by-year table and chart showing estimated trade value, £ lost per year, % retained.
How van depreciation works
New vans lose value fastest in the first 3 years, then depreciation slows. A typical medium van (like a Ford Transit Custom or VW Transporter) might retain 32–46% of its original list price at 3 years/60,000 miles.
What affects depreciation:
- Age: Older vans are worth less, but the rate of loss slows after year 3
- Mileage: Vans average 20,000 miles/year. Higher mileage reduces value; lower mileage increases it
- Make and model: Popular, reliable models (Transit, Transporter) hold value better than less-known brands
- Size: Large vans (Sprinter, Crafter) depreciate faster than small/medium vans in percentage terms
- Fuel type: Electric van depreciation data is mixed—some evidence suggests stronger retention, other data shows steeper losses
- Market conditions: Supply shortages (e.g. 2021–2022 post-pandemic) can temporarily boost used values
Typical retention rates
| Age | Small van | Medium van | Large van | Pickup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 44–65% | 47–68% | 50–77% | 53–81% |
| 3 years | 30–44% | 32–46% | 30–46% | 36–55% |
| 5 years | 23–34% | 25–35% | 20–31% | 28–42% |
| 10 years | 16–23% | 17–24% | 11–16% | 19–29% |
Figures are % of original list price ex VAT, at 20,000 miles/year, average condition, trade value. Source: our dataset (see Methodology).
Projection, not a guarantee
This calculator projects future values based on historical depreciation patterns. It's not a guarantee of what your van will be worth—actual values depend on market conditions, your van's specific condition, service history, and demand at the time of sale.
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