How much is a 2021 Volkswagen up!Petrol worth in Ireland?

The median asking price for a 2021 Volkswagen up!Petrol on the Irish used-car market is around €16,618, based on 3 live listings tracked by Carintel.ie.

How much does a 2021 Volkswagen up! depreciate per year?

A Volkswagen up! loses roughly 4.7% of its value per year on the Irish used-car market based on Carintel.ie's regression across active listings.

Is it cheaper to import a 2021 Volkswagen up! from Northern Ireland?

It depends on spec, mileage and CO2. Carintel.ie compares ROI median prices against Northern Ireland listings' landed cost, including VRT, NOx levy and registration fees, so you can see the saving at a glance on this page.

What are the running costs of a 2021 Volkswagen up!Petrol?

This page estimates annual running costs for a 2021 Volkswagen up!Petrol using WLTP consumption data, current Irish fuel and electricity prices, and Irish motor tax bands.

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Volkswagen up!2021

Petrol

31 days avg on market · Low data confidence

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Median listing price

€16,618

private sale ~€15,448 Pricing assumptionsAssumptions· Good condition, full service history· No outstanding finance or damage· Based on ads seen in the past 30 days

Est. trade-in

€10,217 – €12,406

15–30% below private sale

Avg mileage

60k km

typical 39k km

Days listed

31d

avg on market · demand 87/100

AI Market Summary

Excellent city car — tight steering, modest CO2, low running costs suit Irish urban commutes and tight parking.
Median mileage of 39k km is unusually low for a 5-year-old; verify mileage records with dealer or logbook before assuming "well-preserved" condition.
1.0 TSI engines prone to carbon build-up on valves around 60k–80k km, causing rough idle and hesitation — request full service history and consider decarbonising costs.
Check door seals and electric windows for signs of water ingress; test all windows fully open/close, inspect door cards for damp smell or staining.
Strong 23% year-on-year price rise suggests stable demand; fairly valued against competitors but verify NCT status (every 2 years from age 4) before purchase.

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Total cost of ownership

2021 Volkswagen up! · Petrol · per year

Estimated annual cost

€2,374/yr

Per month

€198/mo

Depreciation

€781

33% of total

Fuel / electricity

€1,113

47% of total

Maintenance

€480

20% of total

Assumptions: Depreciation based on €16,618 current market median at 4.7%/yr (regression from 3 listings across multiple years). Fuel cost assumes 16,000 km/yr (CSO Ireland average), NI fuel prices. Maintenance is an AI estimate based on typical independent garage rates for this model.

Annual running cost

16,000 km/yr · NI rates

Volkswagen up! 2021, all powertrain variants

Market-level estimate

All available fuel types sorted cheapest to run · WLTP figures where available · current market highlighted

PetrolPetrolthis marketcheapest to run

€1,113/yr

4.7 L/100 km, petrol

Fuel €1,113/yr

median €16,618

Assumptions: 16,000 km/yr (CSO Ireland average). Fuel: petrol £1.48/L, diesel £1.55/L. EV: night rate £0.085/kWh (80%), day £0.235/kWh (20%). PHEV split: 45% electric, 55% petrol. WLTP consumption figures used where available; real-world usage is typically 10-20% higher.

Annual maintenance

AI estimate · Irish independent garage rates

Maintenance costs

€480

estimated per year

The 1.0 TSI petrol engine is robust and simple; timing chain (not belt) requires no scheduled replacement. Regular oil changes and carbon decarbonising every 60,000 miles recommended to preserve fuel economy and smooth running.

Annual serviceOil change (3.2 L, 5W-30 synthetic), oil filter, spark plugs, fluid checks; every 40,000 km or annually

€180/yr

Tyres (amortised)165/65R14 or 175/65R14 typical; expect replacement every 40,000–50,000 miles (~€320 set, €80/year)

€120/yr

Brakes (amortised)Brake pads typically 60,000+ miles; discs rarely needed before 80,000 miles (~€240 pads+labour, €80/year)

€80/yr

NCT (amortised)Annual: €55 ÷ 2 years = €27.50

€27.5/yr

ConsumablesCabin air filter, engine air filter, coolant top-up, windscreen washer fluid, occasional spark plug service

€72.5/yr

AI-generated estimate · costs vary by usage and service history · not a financial forecast