Volkswagen Type 181 Market Value & Price History
The Volkswagen Type 181 has a market value of $16,600 depending on year and condition, based on 4 verified auction sales across 1 model year (1972–1972). Individual examples have sold from $11,500 to $19,000. 1 is listed for sale. No sale since Jun 4, 2025, so these values may not reflect today's market.
Volkswagen Type 181 Value by Year
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Recent Volkswagen Type 181 Auction Results
| Sold | Year | Price | Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2025 | 1972 | $11,500 | 2,100 mi |
| Dec 8, 2023 | 1972 | $18,500 | 336 mi |
| Mar 29, 2023 | 1972 | $17,400 | 3,300 mi |
| Nov 8, 2021 | 1972 | $19,000 | 304 mi |
Volkswagen Type 181: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a Volkswagen Type 181 worth?
Volkswagen Type 181 market values range from $16,600 depending on the model year, mileage, and condition. Recent auction sales span $11,500 to $19,000. No sale since Jun 4, 2025, so these values may not reflect today's market. See the year-by-year breakdown below.
Which Volkswagen Type 181 year is best?
DriveIndex tracks the market value of every Volkswagen Type 181 year (1972–1972), listed year by year on this page. Whether each year is appreciating, stable or depreciating is DriveIndex's Value Signal, a Pro feature, which also includes a 1–5 year projection.
How many Volkswagen Type 181 sell per year?
DriveIndex has tracked 4 Volkswagen Type 181 auction sales.
Where can I buy a Volkswagen Type 181?
DriveIndex lists 1 Volkswagen Type 181 for sale (last checked Nov 11, 2026), aggregated from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.