VW California used • 119 cars price-checked by AutoUncle

Market overviewUsed VW California prices typically range from £29,950 to £85,500, averaging £58,363 (according to fresh market data from December). The most popular VW California variants right now are California, Beach, Coast. We have identified 30 cars priced below the market. The average selling time for used VW California is currently 41 days.

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Used (2024) VW California California 204 HP | Super price

- 2.0 TDI Ocean 204 4dr DSG

  • 2024
  • 5,620 miles
  • Trim levelCalifornia
  • 2.0L Diesel
  • Van
  • Automatic
  • 204 HP (150 kW)
  • mpg8
  • CO2213 g CO2/km comb.
  • Details
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£65,990
GU71EE, Surrey
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Used (2024) VW California California 204 HP | Super price

2.0 TDI Ocean 204 4dr DSG

  • 2024
  • 25,402 miles
  • Trim levelCalifornia
  • 2.0L Diesel
  • Van
  • Automatic
  • 204 HP (150 kW)
  • mpg34.9
  • CO2213 g CO2/km comb.
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£64,498
£65,998
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G73 1AE Rutherglen
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Used (2018) VW California Beach 148 HP | Super price

2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech Beach 150

  • 2018
  • 61,574 miles
  • Trim levelBeach
  • 2.0L Diesel
  • Van
  • Automatic
  • 148 HP (108 kW)
  • Details
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£38,036
£38,990
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BH12 5WB Bournemouth, Dorset
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Used (2019) VW California California 199 HP | Good price

2.0 TDI Ocean 199 5dr DSG - 2019

  • Dec 2019
  • 18,531 miles
  • Trim levelCalifornia
  • 2.0L Diesel
  • Van
  • Automatic
  • 199 HP (146 kW)
  • CO2223 g CO2/km comb.
  • Details
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£53,690
£55,450
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Norwich, Norfolk
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Used (2025) VW California California 204 HP | Super price

T7 2.0 TSI Ocean 5dr DSG 204PS

  • 2025
  • 5,868 miles
  • Trim levelCalifornia
  • 2.0L Petrol
  • Van
  • Automatic
  • 204 HP (150 kW)
  • Details
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£65,991
£67,991
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B6 4RG Birmingham, West Midlands
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Used (2018) VW California Beach 150 HP | Good price

2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech Beach 150

  • 2018
  • 99,426 miles
  • Trim levelBeach
  • 2.0L Diesel
  • Van
  • Automatic
  • 150 HP (110 kW)
  • mpg41
  • Details
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£36,490
£37,990
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RH14 9AZ Billingshurst, West Sussex
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Used (2019) VW California California 199 HP | Good price

2.0 TDI BMT 30 Years 199 5dr

  • 2019
  • 51,966 miles
  • Trim levelCalifornia
  • 2.0L Diesel
  • Van
  • Automatic
  • 199 HP (146 kW)
  • mpg39
  • CO2224 g CO2/km comb.
  • Details
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£52,450
£52,750
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HR1 1LQ Hereford, Herefordshire
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Used (2017) VW California Beach 150 HP | Super price

2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech Beach 150

  • 2017
  • 56,134 miles
  • Trim levelBeach
  • 2.0L Diesel
  • Van
  • Automatic
  • 150 HP (110 kW)
  • mpg42
  • CO2164 g CO2/km comb.
  • Details
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£38,950
£39,950
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HR1 1LQ Hereford, Herefordshire
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Used (2024) VW California California 177 HP | Super price

Grand2.0 TDI 600 5dr Tip Auto

  • 2024
  • 3,800 miles
  • Trim levelCalifornia
  • 2.0L Diesel
  • Van
  • Automatic
  • 177 HP (130 kW)
  • mpg25
  • CO2298 g CO2/km comb.
  • Details
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£65,950
£77,950
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HR1 1LQ Hereford, Herefordshire
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Used (2020) VW California Coast | Super price

2.0 TDI Coast 4dr DSG

  • 2020
  • 41,800 miles
  • Trim levelCoast
  • 2.0L Diesel
  • Van
  • Automatic
  • Details
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£49,150
£52,950
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BS4 3QB Bristol, Bristol
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Used (2018) VW California California | Super price

2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech Ocean 150

  • 2018
  • 28,936 miles
  • Trim levelCalifornia
  • 2.0L Diesel
  • Van
  • Automatic
  • Details
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£46,999
£52,999
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CV6 6BN Coventry, West Midlands
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Used (2025) VW California California 148 HP | Super price

2.0 TDI Ocean 5dr DSG

  • 2025
  • 6,048 miles
  • Trim levelCalifornia
  • 2.0L Diesel
  • Van
  • Automatic
  • 148 HP (108 kW)
  • Details
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£62,991
£66,991
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L24 9PB Liverpool, Merseyside
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Used (2025) VW California California | Good price

2.0 TDI Ocean 5dr DSG

  • 2025
  • 2,967 miles
  • Trim levelCalifornia
  • 2.0L Diesel
  • Van
  • Automatic
  • Details
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£69,991
£71,991
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B6 4RG Birmingham, West Midlands
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Used (2025) VW California Beach 150 HP | Super price

2.0 TDI Beach Camper 5dr DSG

  • 2025
  • 5,000 miles
  • Trim levelBeach
  • 2.0L Diesel
  • Van
  • Automatic
  • 150 HP (110 kW)
  • CO2180 g CO2/km comb.
  • Details
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£63,999
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NE6 2XJ Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
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Used (2014) VW California California 180 HP | Super price

2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech SE 140

  • 2014
  • 65,810 miles
  • Trim levelCalifornia
  • 2.0L Diesel
  • Van
  • Manual
  • 180 HP (132 kW)
  • Details
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£31,990
£34,990
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RH14 0QS Loxwood, West Sussex
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Used (2016) VW California California 204 HP | Good price

2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech Ocean 204

  • 2016
  • 89,000 miles
  • Trim levelCalifornia
  • 2.0L Diesel
  • Van
  • Automatic
  • 204 HP (150 kW)
  • mpg38
  • Details
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£37,995
£39,995
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HP6 5RH Bucks, Buckinghamshire
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Used (2015) VW California Beach 140 HP | Super price

2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech Beach 140

  • 2015
  • 74,157 miles
  • Trim levelBeach
  • 2.0L Diesel
  • Van
  • Manual
  • 140 HP (102 kW)
  • mpg39
  • Details
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£27,995
£32,995
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Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire
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Used (2019) VW California Beach 150 HP | Super price

2.0 TDI Beach 150 5dr DSG

  • 2019
  • 58,233 miles
  • Trim levelBeach
  • 2.0L Diesel
  • Van
  • Automatic
  • 150 HP (110 kW)
  • mpg30.1
  • Details
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£42,500
£44,500
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WS14 9QX Lichfield, Staffordshire
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Used (2021) VW California Beach 150 HP | Good price

2.0 TDI Beach Camper 4dr DSG [6

  • 2021
  • 38,731 miles
  • Trim levelBeach
  • 2.0L Diesel
  • Van
  • Automatic
  • 150 HP (110 kW)
  • mpg30.4
  • Details
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£51,500
£52,500
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WS14 9QX Lichfield, Staffordshire
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Used (2025) VW California California | Good price

2.0 TDI Ocean 5dr DSG-Tow Pack

  • 2025
  • 7,318 miles
  • Trim levelCalifornia
  • 2.0L Diesel
  • Van
  • Automatic
  • Details
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£67,991
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B6 4RG Birmingham, West Midlands
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Used (2024) VW California Beach 150 HP | Good price

2.0 TDI Beach Tour 5dr DSG

  • 2024
  • 6,222 miles
  • Trim levelBeach
  • 2.0L Diesel
  • Van
  • Automatic
  • 150 HP (110 kW)
  • Details
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£64,450
£64,950
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BS4 3QB Bristol, Bristol
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Used (2013) VW California California 180 HP | Super price

  • 2013
  • 71,267 miles
  • Trim levelCalifornia
  • 2.0L Diesel
  • Van
  • Manual
  • 180 HP (132 kW)
  • CO2205 g CO2/km comb.
  • Details
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£31,995
£32,995
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Pulman Volkswagen Sunderland, Tyne and Wear
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Used (2015) VW California California 180 HP | Super price

2.0 BiTDI BlueMotion Tech SE 180

  • 2015
  • 43,000 miles
  • Trim levelCalifornia
  • 2.0L Diesel
  • Van
  • Manual
  • 180 HP (132 kW)
  • mpg38
  • Details
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£37,490
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OX25 2LU Bicester, Oxfordshire
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Used (2022) VW California Beach 150 HP | Super price

2.0 TDI Beach Camper 4dr DSG [5

  • 2022
  • 6,369 miles
  • Trim levelBeach
  • 2.0L Diesel
  • Van
  • Automatic
  • 150 HP (110 kW)
  • mpg33.6
  • Details
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£56,994
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TN9 1RD Tonbridge, Kent
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Used (2016) VW California Beach | Super price

2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech Beach 150

  • 2016
  • 72,000 miles
  • Trim levelBeach
  • 2.0L Diesel
  • Van
  • Automatic
  • Details
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£37,999
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TN26 1AN Ashford, Kent
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How much does the VW California depreciate?

Used VW California

A used VW California (2025) model loses about £75 per month in value.


Factors that affect the depreciation of a VW California:
- Mileage driven
- Maintenance
- Service history


Depreciation is an important part of calculating the total cost of owning a VW California. In addition to the monthly depreciation of £75, you should also factor in fuel costs, road tax, insurance and maintenance (including tyres and car washes) to get the full monthly cost.

How much does a used VW California cost? Prices, ratings and depreciation by model year

How much does a used VW California cost? Prices, ratings and depreciation by model year

Model year

Price range*

Avg. Price

Depreciation
(12 mth.)

Cars for sale

2025 VW California

£59,700 - £89,500£72,057-£90041

2024 VW California

£54,995 - £94,798£67,131-£1,12018

2023 VW California

£54,790 - £68,995£61,845+£380< 10

2021 VW California

£50,995 - £66,990£57,859+£2,940< 10

2022 VW California

£25,995 - £69,999£56,419-£4,860< 10

2020 VW California

£48,995 - £62,598£52,686-< 10

2017 VW California

£35,999 - £52,950£44,778-< 10

2018 VW California

£36,490 - £51,991£44,583-< 10

2019 VW California

£21,000 - £54,995£44,202+£1,64010

2016 VW California

£37,995 - £54,750£43,048-< 10

2015 VW California

£27,995 - £40,995£35,493-< 10

2014 VW California

£31,990 - £37,990£33,990-< 10

2013 VW California

£28,350 - £39,500£33,282-< 10

*The 'Price range' column shows the prices at the 5th and 95th percentiles of cars in the current market

The data is based on the cars currently listed on AutoUncle

Last updated: 19 December 2025

Comparison of VW California variants and prices

Below you can compare prices and depreciation for the 3 most popular VW California variants. The table is updated daily with data from the market in United Kingdom.

Comparison of VW California variants and prices

Variant

Price range*

Avg. Price

Depreciation
(12 mth.)

Cars for sale

🏆 The most popular

VW California California

£30,995 - £89,500£61,142+£2,48094

VW California Coast

£49,150 - £59,400£54,515+£660< 10
💰 The budget choice

VW California Beach

£28,350 - £63,999£47,013-£76022

*The 'Price range' column shows the prices at the 5th and 95th percentiles of cars in the current market

The data is based on the cars currently listed on AutoUncle

Last updated: 19 December 2025

Which variant should you choose?

💰 The budget choice

The Beach is the cheapest entry point with an average price of £47,013.

🏆 The most popular

There are the most California for sale right now (94), which gives you the most options to choose from.

📈 The best value

The California has held its price stable with minimal loss in value over the past year (+£2,480).

VW California (model year 2025) - Price development for the last 6 months and price projection for the next 6 months (June 2025 - May 2026)

Monthly price data with average prices and price ranges

Month

Average market price

Lowest market price

Highest market price

Calculation method

2025 - June
£74,320
£68,860£79,780
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2025 - July
£76,500
£68,820£84,200
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2025 - August
£76,700
£71,260£82,140
Estimate
2025 - September
£74,360
£69,720£78,980
Estimate
2025 - October
£73,960
£69,720£78,220
Estimate
2025 - November
£73,420
£69,280£77,560
Estimate
2026 - January
£73,060
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2026 - February
£72,880
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2026 - March
£72,700
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2026 - April
£72,520
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Forecast
2026 - May
£72,340
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Forecast

All estimates and forecasts are based on actual market data

Last updated: 19 December 2025

Average Monthly Depreciation

A summary of the past 12 and an estimation of the next 6 months.

Past 12 months

-£900

Next 6 months

-£1,080

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Looking for information on a used VW California?

Are you interested in purchasing a used multi-purpose car? Look no further than the VW California - an excellent choice! There are 182 used VW Californias currently available on AutoUncle gathered from various dealership websites and online marketplaces.

How much does a used VW California go for?

The cheapest VW California that is available here on AutoUncle costs £32,990, while the most expensive model is priced at £81,999.

The price for the German car is determined by five primary factors: manufacturing year, engine size and performance, fuel consumption of the car, vehicle mileage along with equipment variant.

For instance, a car that is newer and has fewer miles on the clock will typically command a higher price. In the same vein, models at the higher end, replete with luxurious features or more robust engines, generally come with a more substantial price tag than an earlier version with less equipment and higher mileage.

What equipment variants are available for VW California?

The most popular equipment variants for the VW California are:

  • VW California California: Right now you will find 144 cars for sale at an average price of £63,138
  • VW California Beach: Here you will find 25 cars for sale at an average price of £43,791
  • VW California Coast: 10 cars for sale at an average price of £58,809
  • VW California Edition: 1 car for sale at an average price of £52,896
  • VW California Ocean: 1 car for sale at an average price of £59,990
  • VW California Black Edition: 1 car for sale at an average price of £35,000

When assessing the price tags of second-hand VW California cars, it is essential that you only compare with the deals of cars with the same engine and trim level. Otherwise, you might make a wrong decision on which car to acquire.

What are the fuel options for the VW California?

The VW California most commonly uses diesel as its fuel type.

Price comparison of popular fuel types for VW California:

  • VW California diesel: 165 cars currently available with an average price of £58,753
  • VW California hybrid: 9 cars currently available with an average price of £79,034
  • VW California petrol: Currently there is 7 cars available on AutoUncle with an average price of £61,854
  • VW California plug-in hybrid: currently AutoUncle has 1 car available with an average price of £83,991

In order to choose the right fuel type, you need to ask yourself the following questions: What's your typical weekly driving mileage? Are your trips usually short or do they cover longer distances?

If you drive mostly short distances, range is not crucial - so electric, plug-in or petrol are obvious choices. For daily long journeys, electric cars make the most sense if you can charge easily. If you have a daily commute over longer distances, a modern electric car can be a great choice - especially if you have access to charging at home or at work. If you often drive long distances and can't charge, diesel can still be a viable option. Remember that diesel engines with high emissions are prohibited from entering cities in various countries.

What kind of car is the VW California?

The VW California is only available in the van body type in the UK. Vans are popular for commercial use. The modularity of a van often allows for custom interior configurations, catering to specific needs such as refrigerated transport or mobile workshops. In essence, the versatility of vans makes them indispensable in a variety of transport and commercial roles.

What other cars are similar to VW California?

Several vehicles that are similar to the VW California are available.

Popular alternatives to the VW California

  • Ford Transit
  • Vauxhall Vivaro
  • Citroën Berlingo

With a current inventory of 5,775 available models on AutoUncle, the Ford Transit stands out as the top alternative to the VW California. On average, the Ford Transit costs £12,600.

The next best alternative car is the Vauxhall Vivaro with 1,970 cars currently for sale with an average sales price of £11,994. The Citroën Berlingo comes in as the third most popular choice with an average sales price of £8,999 and 1,909 car for sale at the moment in the UK.

In pursuit of a more sustainable counterpart to the VW California?

If you're open to alternatives beyond the VW California then, we have some suggestions for electric vehicle alternatives in the car segment M-segment. These are:

Still struggling to find an electric car that fits your taste? Take a look at all our available electric cars here.

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